How to pronounce caprice
Say it like kuh-PREES. Caprice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREES).
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- kuh
- PREES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caprice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PREESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caprice
American and British speakers say caprice in essentially the same way: /kəˈpris/ in the US and /kəˈpriːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-PREES.
What does caprice mean?
- An impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion.
- A brief romance.
- An unpredictable or sudden condition, change, or series of changes.
Where does caprice come from?
Borrowed from French caprice, from Italian capriccio, from caporiccio (“fright, sudden start”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with caprice
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Questions about saying caprice
How do you pronounce caprice?
Say kuh-PREES. The American pronunciation is /kəˈpris/. In British English it is /kəˈpriːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caprice?
Caprice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREES). Broken into parts: kuh · PREES.
Do Americans and Brits say caprice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈpris/ and the British form is /kəˈpriːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.