How to Pronounce Capercaillie

To pronounce "capercaillie", say CAP-erc-aill-ie — 4 syllables, IPA /kæpəˈkeɪli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/kæpəˈkeɪli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “capercaillie”

"capercaillie" has 4 syllables: cap-erc-aill-ie.

What does capercaillie mean?

noun

  1. A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.

Synonyms

wood grouse

Related words

capercallycapercailyewoodgrousegrouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "capercaillie"?▾

"Capercaillie" has 4 syllables: cap · erc · aill · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "capercaillie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "capercaillie" is /kæpəˈkeɪli/.

What does "capercaillie" mean?▾

Capercaillie: A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.

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