How do you pronounce "capable"?

In American English: /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ (KAYP-uhb-uhl). In British English: /kˈeɪpəbəl/ (K-ayp-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ (KAYP-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈeɪpəbəl/ (K-ayp-uhb).

Is "capable" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkeɪpəbəl/ (KAYP-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈeɪpəbəl/ (K-ayp-uhb).

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capable

/ˈkeɪpəbəl/

KAYP-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

keɪpca·əbpa·əlble

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