How to pronounce capsicum
Say it like KAP-sih-kum. Capsicum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- sih
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capsicum 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capsicum
American and British speakers say capsicum in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ in the US and /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-sih-kum.
What does capsicum mean?
- Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.
- The non-spicy fruit of the above plants, such as the bell pepper.
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Questions about saying capsicum
How do you pronounce capsicum?
Say KAP-sih-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpsɪkəm/. In British English it is /ˈkæpsɪkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capsicum?
Capsicum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · sih · kum.
Do Americans and Brits say capsicum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ and the British form is /ˈkæpsɪkəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.