How to pronounce capitalisation
Say it like kap-ih-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun. Capitalisation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- kap
- ih
- tuh
- ly
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalisation 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ZAYSay 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 capitalisation
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kap-ih-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does capitalisation mean?
- Choice of case (when writing a word); the act or process of writing a word in a particular case, such as ALL CAPS, Title Case, CamelCase, Sentence case, or all lowercase.“English and French have different rules for the capitalization of the names of the days of the week.”
- The act or process of writing (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters.“The capitalization of all nouns is a distinctive feature of German.”
- The act or process of seizing (an opportunity) and profiting or obtaining an advantage (from it).
Where does capitalisation come from?
From capitalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with capitalisation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capitalisation.
Questions about saying capitalisation
How do you pronounce capitalisation?
Say kap-ih-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalisation?
Capitalisation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kap · ih · tuh · ly · ZAY · shun.
Is capitalisation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (kap-ih-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun).