How to Pronounce "Caprese"

Caprese is pronounced kəˈpreɪzi. It originates from Italian. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Caprese is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is kəˈpreɪzi.

Medium

🌐 Italian word

IPA kəˈpreɪzi

Syllables: ca·pre·se

What does "Caprese" mean?

adjective

In the style of Capri, typically referring to a salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

Example: "For dinner, I enjoyed a fresh Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil."

From Italian insalata caprese, meaning salad from Capri, an island in Italy.

🗣️ Step by Step

kuh-PRAY-zee. Start with 'kuh' like in 'cup', then stress 'PRAY' like 'pray for rain', and end with 'zee' as in 'zebra'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

A common mistake is saying 'kuh-PEAR-es' instead of 'kuh-PRAY-zee', often due to confusing the Italian pronunciation with English rules.

💬 Example

For dinner, I enjoyed a fresh Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

Caprese is pronounced kəˈpreɪzi. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Caprese is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is kəˈpreɪzi.

Caprese originates from Italian. From Italian insalata caprese, meaning salad from Capri, an island in Italy.