How do you pronounce "capital"?

In American English: /ˈkæpɪtəl/ (KAP-it-uhl). In British English: /kˈæpɪtəl/ (K-ap-it). In Canadian English: /ˈkæpɪtəl/ (KAP-it-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈapɪtəl/ (K-ap).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæpɪtəl/ (KAP-it-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈæpɪtəl/ (K-ap-it).

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capital

/ˈkæpɪtəl/

KAP-it-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kæpcap·ɪti·əltal

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