Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

capri

/ˈkæpɹi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.06 in modern English

Syllables: capri
IPA: /ˈkæpɹi/

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An island in the Bay of Naples; part of Campania.

name

Wine produced on the island of Capri, commonly a light dry white wine.

noun

A deep shade of sky blue between cyan and azure.

noun

Used in capri pants.

Example Sentences

"[If you] wear Capri or cropped pants, they should hit 4 to 6 inches above the ankle, depending on your height."
"Wear pants or jeans that have a flare on the bottom. A flared leg draws the eye away from your hips and creates a more flattering line for your whole body. Conversely, stay away from capri or tapered pants. They drive the eye right to[…]"
"[...] capri or chino type pants […]"

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Capri.

Derived Forms

capri

Phrases

capri pants

Rhymes With

jacquerie twizzy

Questions

How do you pronounce capri?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæpɹi/.
What does capri mean?: An island in the Bay of Naples; part of Campania.
Where does capri come from?: Borrowed from Italian Capri.

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