How to Pronounce Capo

To pronounce "capo", say CAP-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkeɪ.pou/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈkeɪ.pou/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “capo”

"capo" has 2 syllables: cap-o. It rhymes with gestapo and troppo, if that helps it stick.

What does capo mean?

noun

  1. A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar used to raise the pitch of all strings.

Synonyms

capotasto

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Words that rhyme with capo

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gestapotroppotropohopposwapotaupo

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "capo"?▾

"Capo" has 2 syllables: cap · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "capo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "capo" is /ˈkeɪ.pou/.

What does "capo" mean?▾

Capo: A movable bar placed across the fingerboard of a guitar used to raise the pitch of all strings.

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