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el capitan

/ɛl kæpəˈtæn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
el -cap-i-tan
IPA
/ɛl kæpəˈtæn/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park.

Etymology

From Spanish El Capitán (“The Captain”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ɛl kæpəˈtæn/

Phrases

El Cap

Questions

How do you pronounce el capitan?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɛl kæpəˈtæn/.
What does el capitan mean?
A vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park.
Where does el capitan come from?
It is traced to Spanish.

How to pronounce el capitan

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