How to Pronounce “Capacity”
To start off, let’s understand the word “capacity” which refers to the maximum amount that something can contain. Now, let’s move on to pronouncing it correctly.
- Break the word “capacity” into syllables: ca-pa-ci-ty.
- The first syllable “ca” sounds like “ka”, as in “car.”
- The second syllable “pa” sounds like “puh”, as in “puff.”
- The third syllable “ci” sounds like “suh”, as in “sit.”
- Finally, the last syllable “ty” sounds like “tee”, as in “tea.”
Putting it all together, the correct pronunciation of “capacity” is “ka-puh-suh-tee.”
Remember to stress the second syllable, i.e., “pa,” as it receives the primary accent.
So now you know how to correctly pronounce “capacity” – happy speaking!