How do you pronounce "capitals"?

In American English: /ˈkæpətəlz/ (KAP-uht-uhlz). In British English: /kˈapɪtəlz/ (K-ap). In Canadian English: /ˈkæpətəlz/ (KAP-uht-uhlz). In Australian English: /kˈapɪtəlz/ (K-ap).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæpətəlz/ (KAP-uht-uhlz), while in British English it's /kˈapɪtəlz/ (K-ap).

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capitals

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/ˈkæpətəlz/

KAP-uht-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

kæpcap·əti·əlztals

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