How to pronounce recapitalization
Say it like ree-kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun. Recapitalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY).
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- ree
- kap
- ih
- tuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recapitalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAYSay 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 recapitalization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun.
What does recapitalization mean?
- A restructuring of a company's mixture of equity and debt
Where does recapitalization come from?
From re- + capitalization.
Words that rhyme with recapitalization
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Questions about saying recapitalization
How do you pronounce recapitalization?
Say ree-kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recapitalization?
Recapitalization has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ree · kap · ih · tuh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is recapitalization 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 /ˌriːˌkæpɪtəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ (ree-kap-ih-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun).