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How to pronounce Capri

Say it like KAP-ree. Capri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).

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US American/ˈkæpri/KAP-ree
UK British/ˈkæpri/KAP-ree
  • KAP
  • ree
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Capri pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of Capri

American and British speakers say Capri in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpri/ in the US and /ˈkæpri/ in the UK.

British respelling: KAP-ree.

Other ways to say Capri

Capri also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:

  • kuh-PREE /kəˈpri/

What does Capri mean?

noun
  1. an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery

Where does Capri come from?

Named after the color of the sea around the Italian island of Capri, especially in the Blue Grotto.

Questions about saying Capri

How do you pronounce Capri?

Say KAP-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpri/. In British English it is /ˈkæpri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in Capri?

Capri has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ree.

Do Americans and Brits say Capri the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpri/ and the British form is /ˈkæpri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).