How to pronounce capital

capital

/ˈkæpətəl/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈkæpɪtəl/.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

All countries have their embassies in the capital.

How do you pronounce capital?

Capital is pronounced /ˈkæpətəl/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈkæpɪtəl/, is also used.

How many syllables are in capital?

Capital has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in capital?

The first syllable: /ˈkæpətəl/.