Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cap'n

/ˈkæpn̩/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.51 in modern English

Syllables
cap'n
IPA
/ˈkæpn̩/
8
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Contraction of captain used as a title.

Informal

noun

Contraction of Captain.

Informal

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkæpn̩/

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Questions

How do you pronounce cap'n?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæpn̩/.
What does cap'n mean?
Contraction of captain used as a title.

How to pronounce cap'n

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈkæpn̩/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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