How to pronounce caput
Say it like kuh-PUUT. Caput has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUUT).
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- kuh
- PUUT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caput pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of caput
American and British speakers say caput in essentially the same way: /kəˈpʊt/ in the US and /kəˈpʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-PUUT.
What does caput mean?
- The head.
- A knob-like protuberance or capitulum.
- The top or superior part of a thing.
Where does caput come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin caput (“the head”).
Words that rhyme with caput
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caput.
Questions about saying caput
How do you pronounce caput?
Say kuh-PUUT. The American pronunciation is /kəˈpʊt/. In British English it is /kəˈpʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caput?
Caput has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUUT). Broken into parts: kuh · PUUT.
Do Americans and Brits say caput the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈpʊt/ and the British form is /kəˈpʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.