Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

capita

/kˈæpɪtə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.82 in modern English

Syllables
capi-ta
IPA
/kˈæpɪtə/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

person

noun

plural of caput

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the Latin capita, plural of caput.

Word Breakdown

Questions

How do you pronounce capita?
The recorded pronunciation is /kˈæpɪtə/.
What does capita mean?
person
Where does capita come from?
From the Latin capita, plural of caput.

How to pronounce capita

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