How to pronounce capitalizes
Say it like KAP-uh-tuh-ly-ziz. Capitalizes has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- uh
- tuh
- ly
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalizes 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of capitalizes
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAP-uh-tuh-ly-ziz.
What does capitalizes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of capitalize How to pronounce capitalize
Questions about saying capitalizes
How do you pronounce capitalizes?
Say KAP-uh-tuh-ly-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalizes?
Capitalizes has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · uh · tuh · ly · ziz.
Is capitalizes 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 /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪzɪz/ (KAP-uh-tuh-ly-ziz).