How to pronounce capillation
Say it like kap-ih-LAY-shun. Capillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kap
- ih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capillation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capillation
American and British speakers say capillation in essentially the same way: /ˌkæpɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkæpɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kap-ih-LAY-shun.
What does capillation mean?
- A pattern of hair-like structures or fine, thread-like projections on the surface of an organism
- Hair or pelt.
- The movement of liquid by capillary action.
Words that rhyme with capillation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capillation.
Questions about saying capillation
How do you pronounce capillation?
Say kap-ih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkæpɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capillation?
Capillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kap · ih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say capillation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæpɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkæpɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.