word
Capital
KA-puh-tuhl
/ˈkæpʌtʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
capital
Dictionary meaning
Of primary importance.
Examples
- Capital A.
- Our capital concern was to avoid defeat.
Synonyms: basal
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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