How to Pronounce Capricious

To pronounce "capricious", say CAPR-ic-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈpɹɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kəˈpɹɪʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “capricious”

"capricious" has 3 syllables: capr-ic-ious. It rhymes with pernicious and surreptitious, if that helps it stick.

What does capricious mean?

adjective

Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim
“I almost died in a capricious winter storm.”

Synonyms

arbitrary whimsical

Antonyms

conscientious rigorous

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Words that rhyme with capricious

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pernicious surreptitious auspicious propitious judicious malicious ambitious vicious expeditious fictitious suspicious factitious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "capricious"?▾

"Capricious" has 3 syllables: capr · ic · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "capricious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "capricious" is /kəˈpɹɪʃəs/.

What does "capricious" mean?▾

Capricious: Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim

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