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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

capo

/ˈkeɪpoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.73 in modern English

Syllables
capo
IPA
/ˈkeɪpoʊ/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar and used to raise the pitch of all strings.

noun

A leader in the Mafia; a caporegime.

noun

A leader and organizer of supporters at a sporting event, particularly association football matches.

noun

Alternative spelling of kapo.

name

A surname.

noun

Abbreviation of contract agreement purchase order

Example Sentences

Etymology

Shortening of capotasto, from Italian.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkeɪpoʊ/
  • British English: /ˈkæpəʊ/

Inflected Forms

capos (plural) capi (plural)

Phrases

capo di tutti capi capo tasto da capo da capo al fine

Frequently Paired Words

capo di tutti capi capo tasto da capo da capo al fine

Synonyms

capotasto

Rhymes With

gestapo swapo

Questions

How do you pronounce capo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkeɪpoʊ/.
What does capo mean?
A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar and used to raise the pitch of all strings.
Where does capo come from?
It is traced to Italian.

How to pronounce capo

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