How to pronounce capsules
Say it like KAP-sulz. Capsules has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce capsules. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAP
- sulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capsules 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.
- sulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capsules
American and British speakers say capsules in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpsəlz/ in the US and /ˈkæpsəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-sulz.
What does capsules mean?
- plural of capsule How to pronounce capsule
- third-person singular simple present indicative of capsule How to pronounce capsule
Questions about saying capsules
How do you pronounce capsules?
Say KAP-sulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpsəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkæpsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capsules?
Capsules has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · sulz.
Do Americans and Brits say capsules the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpsəlz/ and the British form is /ˈkæpsəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.