How to pronounce capriciously
Say it like kuh-PRISH-ih-slee. Capriciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRISH).
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- kuh
- PRISH
- ih
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capriciously 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.
- PRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of capriciously
American and British speakers say capriciously in essentially the same way: /kəˈprɪʃɪsli/ in the US and /kəˈprɪʃɪsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-PRISH-ih-slee.
What does capriciously mean?
- In a capricious manner; without caution or concern.
Where does capriciously come from?
From capricious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with capriciously
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Questions about saying capriciously
How do you pronounce capriciously?
Say kuh-PRISH-ih-slee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈprɪʃɪsli/. In British English it is /kəˈprɪʃɪsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capriciously?
Capriciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRISH). Broken into parts: kuh · PRISH · ih · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say capriciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈprɪʃɪsli/ and the British form is /kəˈprɪʃɪsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.