How to pronounce caprine
Say it like KAP-ryne. Caprine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ryne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caprine 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.
- ryneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of caprine
American and British speakers say caprine in essentially the same way: /ˈkæˌpraɪn/ in the US and /ˈkæˌpraɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-ryne.
What does caprine mean?
- Of or relating to Caprinae (goats, sheep, and certain wild relatives).
- Of or relating to Capra (goats).
- Goatlike: goatish; goaty.
- A caprid: a (domestic or wild) goat or sheep: any member of the tribe Caprini (corresponding to the archaic taxon Capridae).
- A (domestic or wild) goat: any of certain caprids, the ones in the genus Capra.
- Alternative form of caprin.
Where does caprine come from?
Borrowed from Latin caprīnus.
Questions about saying caprine
How do you pronounce caprine?
Say KAP-ryne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæˌpraɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkæˌpraɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caprine?
Caprine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ryne.
Do Americans and Brits say caprine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæˌpraɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkæˌpraɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.