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How to pronounce capitals in American English

“capitals” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to capitals the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“capitals” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Again, all capitals, CDCPMRF.

    CDC

  2. schedule among the three capitals.

    State Department

  3. process, and I believe they're taking back to capitals, so capitals are looking at what's been

    The Obama White House

Words that sound like “capitals”

Words one sound away from capitals — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “capitals”

Why real speech

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