How to pronounce capitalized
Say it like KAP-ih-tuh-lyzd. Capitalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ih
- tuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of capitalized
- 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-lyzd.
What does capitalized mean?
- US and Oxford British English standard spelling of capitalised.
- simple past and past participle of capitalize How to pronounce capitalize
Questions about saying capitalized
How do you pronounce capitalized?
Say KAP-ih-tuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalized?
Capitalized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ih · tuh · lyzd.
Is capitalized 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 /ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/ (KAP-ih-tuh-lyzd).