How to pronounce kapusta
Say it like kuh-PUHS-tuh. Kapusta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS).
- kuh
- PUHS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kapusta 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.
- PUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kapusta
American and British speakers say kapusta in essentially the same way: /kəˈpʌstə/ in the US and /kəˈpʌstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-PUHS-tuh.
What does kapusta mean?
- A dish of braised or stewed sauerkraut or cabbage, with bacon, mushroom and onion or garlic.
- Cabbage soup.
Words that rhyme with kapusta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kapusta.
Questions about saying kapusta
How do you pronounce kapusta?
Say kuh-PUHS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈpʌstə/. In British English it is /kəˈpʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kapusta?
Kapusta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS). Broken into parts: kuh · PUHS · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say kapusta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈpʌstə/ and the British form is /kəˈpʌstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.