How many syllables in capital?

Syllables in capital

3

cap·i·tal

Capital has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say capital

Said as /ˈkæpətəl/3 syllables, CAP-i-tal · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈkæpɪtəl/3 syllables, CAP-i-tal · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say capital slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cap, i, tal. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with capital

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Questions

How many syllables are in capital?
Capital has three syllables.
How do you divide capital into syllables?
Capital divides as cap-i-tal.
Which syllable is stressed in capital?
The first syllable (CAP-i-tal).

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