How to pronounce Kapton
Say it like KAP-tun. Kapton 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 Kapton. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAP
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kapton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Kapton
American and British speakers say Kapton in essentially the same way: /ˈkæptən/ in the US and /ˈkæptən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-tun.
What does Kapton mean?
- A polyimide film that remains stable across a wide range of temperatures, used in flexible printed circuits, thermal blankets, etc.
Words that rhyme with Kapton
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Words that sound like Kapton
Questions about saying Kapton
How do you pronounce Kapton?
Say KAP-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptən/. In British English it is /ˈkæptən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kapton?
Kapton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Kapton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæptən/ and the British form is /ˈkæptən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Kapton?
Kapton sounds the same as captain in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.