How to pronounce capitulation
Say it like kuh-pich-uh-LAY-shun. Capitulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- kuh
- pich
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capitulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pichGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of capitulation
American and British speakers say capitulation in essentially the same way: /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-pich-uh-LAY-shun.
What does capitulation mean?
- A reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement.
- The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.
- The instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender.
Where does capitulation come from?
From Middle French capitulation; equivalent to capitulate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with capitulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capitulation.
Questions about saying capitulation
How do you pronounce capitulation?
Say kuh-pich-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capitulation?
Capitulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: kuh · pich · uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say capitulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.