How to pronounce capitate
Say it like KAP-ih-tut. Capitate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ih
- tut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitate 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.
- tutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capitate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAP-ih-tut.
What does capitate mean?
- Having a distinct globular tip.
- Topped with a dense, head-like cluster, such as the inflorescences of composites or the antennae of some insects.
- The capitate bone of the wrist.
- To pay health-care providers using a capitation system.
Where does capitate come from?
From Latin capitātus (“having a head”), from caput (“head”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) and -ate (noun-forming suffix).
Questions about saying capitate
How do you pronounce capitate?
Say KAP-ih-tut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpɪtət/. In British English it is /ˈkæpɪtət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitate?
Capitate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ih · tut.
Is capitate 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 /ˈkæpɪtət/ (KAP-ih-tut).