How do you pronounce "capitalist"?

In American English: /ˈkæpətəlɪst/ (KAP-uht-uhl-ist). In British English: /kˈæpɪtəlɪst/ (K-ap-it-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈkæpətəlɪst/ (KAP-uht-uhl-ist). In Australian English: /kˈapɪtəlˌɪst/ (K-ap-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæpətəlɪst/ (KAP-uht-uhl-ist), while in British English it's /kˈæpɪtəlɪst/ (K-ap-it-uhl).

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capitalist

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/ˈkæpətəlɪst/

KAP-uht-uhl-ist

Syllable Breakdown

kæpcap·əti·əltal·ɪstist

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