How do you pronounce "capillary"?

In American English: /ˈkæpəˌlɛri/ (KAP-uh-lehr-ee). In British English: /kəpˈɪləɹi/ (kuhp-IL-uhr-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈkæpəˌlɛri/ (KAP-uh-lehr-ee). In Australian English: /kˈapɪləɹi/ (K-ap-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæpəˌlɛri/ (KAP-uh-lehr-ee), while in British English it's /kəpˈɪləɹi/ (kuhp-IL-uhr-ee).

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capillary

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/ˈkæpəˌlɛri/

KAP-uh-lehr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kæpcap·əil·lɛrla·iry

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