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How to pronounce capital
Say it like this: /ˈkæpɪtəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does capital mean?
nounMoney and wealth: the means to acquire or produce goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
“He does not have enough capital to start a business.”
Already-produced durable goods available for use as a factor of production, such as tools and bulldozers (equipment) and office buildings (structures).
“He pointed out that it takes both labour and capital to produce goods.”
The capitalist class; capital owners considered collectively as a politically influential group — commonly represented by wealthy individuals and private institutional investors.
“He warned us darkly that capital will never be sated.”
adjOf prime importance.
“a capital article in religion”
Chief (in a political sense, as being the seat of the general government of a state or nation).
“London and Paris are capital cities.”
Excellent.
“a capital fellow”
intjused as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
“That's an amazing idea! Capital!”
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