How to Pronounce "caporal"
word
ˈkæpərəl
KAP-er-uhl
ˈkæpərəl
KAP-er-uhl
Definition
Caporal is a military rank. It usually refers to a low-ranking officer above a private and below a sergeant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæpərəl
British English
ˈkæpərəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-er-uhl
UK
KAP-er-uhl
Listen in Context
The caporal gave orders to the soldiers.
My uncle became a caporal in the army.
A caporal is higher than a private.
After two years, she was promoted to caporal.