How to pronounce recapitalize
Say it like ree-KAP-ih-tuh-lyze. Recapitalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- ree
- KAP
- ih
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recapitalize 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.
- 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of recapitalize
- 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-lyze.
What does recapitalize mean?
- To change how a corporation is structured.
Where does recapitalize come from?
From re- + capitalize.
Questions about saying recapitalize
How do you pronounce recapitalize?
Say ree-KAP-ih-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recapitalize?
Recapitalize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: ree · KAP · ih · tuh · lyze.
Is recapitalize 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 /ˌriːˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪz/ (ree-KAP-ih-tuh-lyze).