To pronounce "capillus", say CAP-ill-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
capillus
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CAP-ill-us
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"capillus" has 3 syllables: cap-ill-us. It rhymes with lapillus, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Capillus" has 3 syllables: cap · ill · us.
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