How to Pronounce "capital"

word

/ˈkæpətəɫ/

KA-pi-tuhl

/kˈæpɪtəl/

KA-pi-tuhl

Definition

A capital can be the main city of a country or region, a large letter used at the beginning of a sentence or name, or money used to start or grow a business. The meaning depends on the context.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkæpətəɫ/

British English

/kˈæpɪtəl/

Simplified Pronunciation

KA-pi-tuhl

Listen in Context

Tokyo is the capital of Japan.

Please write your name in capital letters.

The company needs more capital to grow.

I always forget whether Canberra or Sydney is the capital of Australia.