How to pronounce caprid
Say it like KAP-rid. Caprid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- rid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caprid 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.
- ridKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caprid
American and British speakers say caprid in essentially the same way: /ˈkæprɪd/ in the US and /ˈkæprɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-rid.
What does caprid mean?
- Of or pertaining to the subfamily Caprinae of ruminants, of which the goat (genus Capra) is the type; Ovis (sheep) are also members.
- Any member of the subfamily Caprinae.
Where does caprid come from?
By surface analysis, an appellativization from Caprid(ae) minus -ae (a pattern that recurs with many -idae names); also by surface analysis, capr- + -id.
Questions about saying caprid
How do you pronounce caprid?
Say KAP-rid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæprɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkæprɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caprid?
Caprid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · rid.
Do Americans and Brits say caprid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæprɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkæprɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.