A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Caprese
Learn to pronounce Caprese, the Italian salad named after a place, with clear IPA and respelling.
caprese
kuh-PRAY-zee
/kəˈpreɪ.zi/ · kuh · pray · zee
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also a common topic when discussing Italian cuisine or travel.
Where the word comes from
The name 'Caprese' comes from Capri, an island in the Bay of Naples, Italy, where the salad is believed to have originated.
Common ways people get it wrong
- kuh-PREEZ This common mistake likely comes from mishearing the final syllable or confusing it with plural words ending in -ese.
- CAP-ree-see This error puts the stress on the first syllable and pronounces the 'e' in the last syllable like 'ee', rather than the correct stress on the second syllable and 'ay' sound.
Frequently asked
Is Caprese Italian or Spanish?
Caprese is Italian. The name refers to the island of Capri in Italy, where the salad is said to have originated.
What does Caprese mean?
Caprese means 'from Capri.' It's an adjective describing something originating from or in the style of the island of Capri.
