How to pronounce "capable"

capable

Adjective
American
/ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Syllable Breakdown

ca pa ble

How natives say capable

British
/ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Syllable Breakdown

ca pa ble

How natives say capable

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1: Start with a 'k' sound, like in 'cat'.

  • Step 2: Add a long 'ay' sound, similar to 'day'.

  • Step 3: End with 'puh-buhl', keeping the 'l' soft.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronunciation (kee-pah-buhl)

  • incorrect stress (ka-PA-ble)

  • dropping syllable (ka-buhl)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Step 1: Start with a 'k' sound, like in 'cat'.

  • Step 2: Add a long 'ay' sound, similar to 'day'.

  • Step 3: End with 'puh-buhl', keeping the 'l' soft.

common mistakes

  • mispronunciation (kee-pah-buhl)

  • incorrect stress (ka-PA-ble)

  • dropping syllable (ka-buhl)

FAQ

Which syllable is stressed?

The first syllable 'ca' is stressed.

How to avoid dropping the 'pa' syllable?

Keep the 'pa' short but clear.

Does the 'le' make a separate sound?

No, it's pronounced together with 'buhl' as 'buhl'.

Definition

capable

Able to do things well.

Word Family

capability

/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

noun

The ability to do something

Example: He has the capability to succeed.

incapable

/ɪnˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

adjective

Not able to do something

Example: She is incapable of lying.

capacitate

/kəˈpæs.ɪ.teɪt/

verb

Make capable

Example: The course will capacitate you for the job.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Capable vs. capability

- 'capability' has an extra syllable and a different stress.

Capable vs. incapable

- 'incapable' begins with 'in' and changes stress.

Capable vs. capacitate

- 'capacitate' has more syllables and a different stress.

Pro Tips

Focus on Syllables

Divide the word into syllables: ca-pa-ble. Say each part slowly.

Consistent Stress

Ensure the stress is always on the first syllable: CA-pa-ble.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Capable

ability

/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

adapt

/əˈdæpt/

adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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