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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cap
  • 7 letters
Syllables
cap-i-tal: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CAP-i-tal.
Pronunciation
/ˈkæpətəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as cap-ital, capi-tal.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide capital into syllables?

capital divides as cap-i-tal. cap-i-tal: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in capital?

Capital has 3 syllables (cap-i-tal).

Which syllable is stressed in capital?

The stressed syllable in capital is cap. The 1st syllable is stressed: CAP-i-tal.

How do you pronounce capital?

/ˈkæpətəl/ in American English.