How to pronounce capsize
Say it like KAP-syze. Capsize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capsize 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.
- syzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of capsize
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: kap-SYZE.
What does capsize mean?
- To overturn.
- To cause (a ship) to overturn.
- To deform under stress.
- The act of, or occurrence of capsizing or overturning.
Where does capsize come from?
Attested since 1788. Origin unknown.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying capsize
How do you pronounce capsize?
Say KAP-syze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpsaɪz/. In British English it is /kæpˈsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capsize?
Capsize has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · syze.
Is capsize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kæpˈsaɪz/ (kap-SYZE).