How to Pronounce "capitalism"
word
ˈkæpɪtəˌɫɪzəm
KAP-uh-tuh-liz-um
kˈæpɪtəlˌɪzəm
KAP-i-tuh-liz-um
Definition
A system in which private individuals or companies own businesses and resources, and profits and prices are determined mainly by competition in a free market.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæpɪtəˌɫɪzəm
British English
kˈæpɪtəlˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-uh-tuh-liz-um
UK
KAP-i-tuh-liz-um
Listen in Context
Capitalism allows people to start their own businesses.
Many countries use capitalism as their economic system.
Capitalism encourages competition between companies.
Debates about capitalism can get pretty heated online.