How to pronounce capstone
Say it like KAP-stohn. Capstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capstone 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.
- stohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of capstone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAP-stohn.
What does capstone mean?
- Any of the stones making up the top layer of a wall; a coping stone.
- A crowning achievement, culmination or finishing touch.
- To complete as a crowning achievement; to top off.
- To train in the Capstone Military Leadership Program.
Where does capstone come from?
From Middle English capston; equivalent to cap + stone.
Questions about saying capstone
How do you pronounce capstone?
Say KAP-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpˌstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkæpˌstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capstone?
Capstone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · stohn.
Is capstone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkæpˌstəʊn/ (KAP-stohn).