How to pronounce Capricorn
Say it like KAP-ruh-korn. Capricorn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ruh
- korn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capricorn 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Capricorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAP-ruh-kawn.
What does Capricorn mean?
- (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Capricorn
- a faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Sagittarius and Aquarius
- the tenth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about December 22 to January 19
Questions about saying Capricorn
How do you pronounce Capricorn?
Say KAP-ruh-korn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæprəkɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈkæprəkɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Capricorn?
Capricorn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ruh · korn.
Is Capricorn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkæprəkɔːn/ (KAP-ruh-kawn).