How many syllables in "capitan"?

"capitan" has 3 sílabas (cap - i - tan).

How to divide "capitan"?

"capitan" divides into 3 parts: cap · i · tan.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (cap... i... tan) and listen on SayItVid.

Guia de Sílabas

3 Sílabas

"capitan": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:cap·i·tan

Ênfase Primária

cap-i-TAN(cap · i · tan)○ ○ ●

Stress in "capitan" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkæpɪˈtæn⁄

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Sílabascap·i·tan

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How many syllables in "capitan"?: "capitan" has 3 sílabas (cap - i - tan).
How to divide "capitan"?: "capitan" divides into 3 parts: cap · i · tan.
Where is the stress in "capitan"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "capitan"?: Say each syllable slowly (cap... i... tan) and listen on SayItVid.