How to Pronounce Capriole

To pronounce "capriole", say CAPR-iol-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

CAPR-iol-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “capriole”

"capriole" has 3 syllables: capr-iol-e.

What does capriole mean?

noun

  1. A leap that a horse makes with all fours, upwards only, without advancing, but with a kick or jerk of the hind legs when at the height of the leap.
  2. A leap or caper, as in dancing.

verb

  1. To leap; to caper.
  2. To cause (one's mounted horse) to perform a capriole.

Related words

caperprancecapricciogambadecaperingcapererpirouetteleap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "capriole"?▾

"Capriole" has 3 syllables: capr · iol · e.

What does "capriole" mean?▾

Capriole: A leap that a horse makes with all fours, upwards only, without advancing, but with a kick or jerk of the hind legs when at the height of the leap.

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