How to pronounce kaput
Say it like kuh-PUUT. Kaput has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUUT).
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- kuh
- PUUT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaput 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 kaput
American and British speakers say kaput in essentially the same way: /kəˈpʊt/ in the US and /kəˈpʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-PUUT.
What does kaput mean?
- Out of order; not working.“My car went kaput.”
Where does kaput come from?
Borrowed from German kaputt (“broken, out of order”), from French capot (“to be without a trick in the card game Piquet”).
Words that rhyme with kaput
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kaput.
Questions about saying kaput
How do you pronounce kaput?
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 kaput?
Kaput has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUUT). Broken into parts: kuh · PUUT.
Do Americans and Brits say kaput 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.