How to pronounce incapacitate
Say it like in-kuh-PAS-ih-tayt. Incapacitate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAS).
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- in
- kuh
- PAS
- ih
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incapacitate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PASSay 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.
- taytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of incapacitate
American and British speakers say incapacitate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪˌteɪt/ in the US and /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kuh-PAS-ih-tayt.
What does incapacitate mean?
- To make someone or something incapable of doing something; to disable.“The police officer was incapacitated by a blow to the head.”
- To imprison a potential offender and thereby prevent them from offending.
- To make someone ineligible; to disqualify.
Where does incapacitate come from?
Mid-17th century, from incapacity + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying incapacitate
How do you pronounce incapacitate?
Say in-kuh-PAS-ih-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪˌteɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incapacitate?
Incapacitate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAS). Broken into parts: in · kuh · PAS · ih · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say incapacitate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪˌteɪt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.