How to Pronounce "capita"
word
ˈkæpɪtə
KAP-i-tuh
kˈæpɪtɐ
KAP-i-tuh
Definition
'Capita' is a formal term meaning 'per person,' usually used in statistics, economics, or when discussing averages, such as 'income per capita.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæpɪtə
British English
kˈæpɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-i-tuh
UK
KAP-i-tuh
Listen in Context
The country's income capita is rising every year.
We studied water usage per capita in different cities.
The school receives funding based on student capita.
On average, meat consumption per capita has dropped this decade.