To pronounce "capybara", say CAPYB-ar-a — 3 syllables, IPA /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
capybara
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/kapɪˈbɑːɹə/
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"capybara" has 3 syllables: capyb-ar-a. It rhymes with capibara, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: capibara — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Capybara" has 3 syllables: capyb · ar · a.
The IPA transcription of "capybara" is /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/.
Capybara: A semi-aquatic South American rodent, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, the largest living rodent.
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