Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
capitán
captain
Latin America
Simplified: kah-pee-TAHN
IPA: ka.pi'tan
Spain
Simplified: kah-pee-TAHN
IPA: ka.pi'tan
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
pi
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
tán
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English