How to pronounce decapitates
Say it like dih-KAP-ih-tayts. Decapitates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- dih
- KAP
- ih
- tayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decapitates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- taytsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of decapitates
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-KAP-ih-tayts.
What does decapitates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of decapitate How to pronounce decapitate
Questions about saying decapitates
How do you pronounce decapitates?
Say dih-KAP-ih-tayts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈkæpɪteɪts/. In British English it is /dɪˈkæpɪteɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decapitates?
Decapitates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: dih · KAP · ih · tayts.
Is decapitates 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 /dɪˈkæpɪteɪts/ (dih-KAP-ih-tayts).