How to pronounce capybara
Say it like kap-ee-BER-uh. Capybara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BER).
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- kap
- ee
- BER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capybara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capybara
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kap-ih-BAH-ruh.
What does capybara mean?
- A large semi-aquatic South American rodent of the genus Hydrochoerus.
- The greater capybara (true capybara).
Where does capybara come from?
From Spanish capibara, from Portuguese capivara, from Old Tupi kapi'iûara (literally “grass eater”).
Words that rhyme with capybara
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Questions about saying capybara
How do you pronounce capybara?
Say kap-ee-BER-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpiˈbɛrə/. In British English it is /kæpɪˈbɑːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capybara?
Capybara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BER). Broken into parts: kap · ee · BER · uh.
Is capybara pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /kæpɪˈbɑːrə/ (kap-ih-BAH-ruh).