Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

capito

/ˈkæpɪtoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables
capi-to
IPA
/ˈkæpɪtoʊ/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Two main origins: * Borrowed from Italian Capito or Capitò, a reduced form of the personal name Agapito. * Borrowed from German Capito, a Latinized form of the surnames Haupt or Kopf.

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Questions

How do you pronounce capito?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæpɪtoʊ/.
What does capito mean?
A surname.
Where does capito come from?
Two main origins: * Borrowed from Italian Capito or Capitò, a reduced form of the personal name Agapito. * Borrowed from German Capito, a Latinized form of the surnames Haupt or Kopf.

How to pronounce capito

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