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How to pronounce capitan

“capitan” pronunciation in American English

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“capitan” in real sentences

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  1. El Capitan eight times a week.

    Late Night with Seth Meyers

  2. Let's have a look, my capitan.

    Taskmaster

  3. He also did some base climbing in El Capitan.

    NIH

  4. the El Capitan lodge on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska.

    FAA

Words that sound like “capitan”

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