How to pronounce capitalizing
Say it like KAP-ih-tuh-ly-zing. Capitalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ih
- tuh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitalizing 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of capitalizing
- 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-zing.
What does capitalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of capitalize How to pronounce capitalize
Questions about saying capitalizing
How do you pronounce capitalizing?
Say KAP-ih-tuh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitalizing?
Capitalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ih · tuh · ly · zing.
Is capitalizing 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 /ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ (KAP-ih-tuh-ly-zing).