How to pronounce cappa
Say it like KAP-uh. Cappa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cappa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cappa
American and British speakers say cappa in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpə/ in the US and /ˈkæpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-uh.
What does cappa mean?
- The thick wall on the proximal side of the corpus of a pollen grain.
- A cappuccino.
Where does cappa come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin cappa.
Words that rhyme with cappa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cappa.
Words that sound like cappa
Questions about saying cappa
How do you pronounce cappa?
Say KAP-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpə/. In British English it is /ˈkæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cappa?
Cappa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cappa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpə/ and the British form is /ˈkæpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cappa?
Cappa sounds the same as kappa in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.