How to pronounce capitalizations
Say it like kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shunz. Capitalizations has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- kap
- ih
- tuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalizations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capitalizations
- 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-lih-ZAY-shunz.
What does capitalizations mean?
- plural of capitalization How to pronounce capitalization
Words that rhyme with capitalizations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capitalizations.
Questions about saying capitalizations
How do you pronounce capitalizations?
Say kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalizations?
Capitalizations has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kap · ih · tuh · lih · ZAY · shunz.
Is capitalizations 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 /ˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃənz/ (kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shunz).