How to pronounce cappuccino
Say it like kap-uh-CHEE-noh. Cappuccino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE).
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- kap
- uh
- CHEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cappuccino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cappuccino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kap-uh-CHEE-noh.
What does cappuccino mean?
- An Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk that has been steamed or frothed is added.
- A cup of this beverage.
- Any of various similar drinks.
Where does cappuccino come from?
The etymology is confusing for a number of reasons.
Words that rhyme with cappuccino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cappuccino.
Questions about saying cappuccino
How do you pronounce cappuccino?
Say kap-uh-CHEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpəˈtʃinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cappuccino?
Cappuccino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE). Broken into parts: kap · uh · CHEE · noh.
Is cappuccino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkæpʊˈtʃiːnəʊ/ (kap-uh-CHEE-noh).