How do you pronounce "capitalism"?

In American English: /ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm/ (KAP-it-uh-liz-uhm). In British English: /kˈæpɪtəlˌɪzəm/ (K-ap-it-uhl-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm/ (KAP-it-uh-liz-uhm). In Australian English: /kˈapɪtəlˌɪzəm/ (K-ap-it-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm/ (KAP-it-uh-liz-uhm), while in British English it's /kˈæpɪtəlˌɪzəm/ (K-ap-it-uhl-iz).

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capitalism

/ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm/

KAP-it-uh-liz-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

kæpc·ɪtap·əi·lɪztal·əmism

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