How to pronounce capitalization
Say it like kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun. Capitalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
- kap
- ih
- tuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalization 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 capitalization
- 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 capitalization mean?
- American and Oxford British English standard spelling of capitalisation.
Where does capitalization come from?
From capitalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with capitalization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capitalization.
Questions about saying capitalization
How do you pronounce capitalization?
Say kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalization?
Capitalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kap · ih · tuh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is capitalization 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).