Capital
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The most important city or town of a country or region, usually its seat of government and administrative centre. It can also refer to wealth in the form of money or assets.
“Paris is the capital of France and one of Europe's most visited cities.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
Syllables
cap·i·tal
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Wordle
Contains common vowel pattern A-I-A; note the -AL ending
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Worth 12 points; versatile word with multiple meanings increases playability
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