Pronunciation: [kˈe͡ɪpɪs] (IPA) 
Capisce is an Italian word that means "do you understand?" It's commonly used in movies and pop culture as a way of asking if someone gets the message. The word is spelled "capisce" in English, but in Italian, it's spelled "capisci," with a soft "c" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "capisce" would be /kaˈpiʃe/. The "s" at the end of the word is pronounced like a "z" sound, and the "e" at the end has a short vowel sound.
Capisce is a verb that originated from the Italian language. It is pronounced as "kuh-peesh" and is commonly used in informal conversations among English speakers. The term has also been adopted into English vernacular. Capisce is derived from the Italian verb "capire," which means "to understand" or "to comprehend." However, capisce carries a connotation of not just understanding, but grasping a concept or situation with a deeper level of knowledge and insight.
In colloquial English usage, capisce is often employed to seek confirmation or agreement from someone. It is uttered rhetorically or as a question, indicating a desire for the individual to acknowledge or affirm that they comprehend the information or instruction being conveyed. The term typically suggests a figurative nod of the head in agreement or understanding.
Capisce is commonly used in movies, literature, and popular culture to convey a sense of authority, assertiveness, or even dominance. It is often associated with mafia or gangster movies, where powerful characters use it to demand obedience or elicit compliance. In this context, capisce embodies a subtext of intimidation or coercion, as if to say, "Do you understand, and do you dare to go against my wishes?"
