Caplinger is a surname that is spelled phonetically as /kæplɪŋər/. The first syllable, "cap," is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat" and is followed by the "p" sound. The second syllable, "ling," is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "sit" and is followed by the "ng" sound. The final syllable, "er," is pronounced with a schwa sound as in "uh" and is followed by the "r" sound. The spelling of Caplinger reflects English pronunciation and phonetics.