How to Pronounce "capitalist"
word
/ˈkæpətəɫɪst/
KAP-uh-tuh-list
/kˈæpɪtəlˌɪst/
KAP-i-tuh-list
Definition
A capitalist is a person who supports capitalism or someone who owns capital (money, property, or businesses) and invests it to make profit. It can also refer to someone who believes in a capitalist system.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkæpətəɫɪst/
British English
/kˈæpɪtəlˌɪst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-uh-tuh-list
UK
KAP-i-tuh-list
Listen in Context
A capitalist invests money to start new companies.
She is a successful capitalist with many investments.
Many people debate if being a capitalist is good for society.
After years in tech, he finally became a well-known capitalist in Silicon Valley.