How to pronounce recapitulate
Say it like ree-kuh-PICH-uh-layt. Recapitulate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PICH).
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- ree
- kuh
- PICH
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recapitulate 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of recapitulate
American and British speakers say recapitulate in essentially the same way: /ˌrikəˈpɪtʃəˌleɪt/ in the US and /riːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kuh-PICH-uu-layt.
What does recapitulate mean?
- To summarize or repeat in concise form.“The entire symphony was recapitulated in the last four bars.”
- To reproduce or closely resemble (as in structure or function).
- To mirror or repeat in analogous form, especially in reference to an individual's development passing through stages corresponding to the species' stages of evolutionary development.
Where does recapitulate come from?
From Late Latin recapitulātus, past participle of recapitulāre (“to go over the main points of a thing again”), from re- (“again”) + capitulum (“head, main part, chapter”), from caput (“head”) + -ulum (diminutive suffix); see capitulate.
Questions about saying recapitulate
How do you pronounce recapitulate?
Say ree-kuh-PICH-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˌrikəˈpɪtʃəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /riːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recapitulate?
Recapitulate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PICH). Broken into parts: ree · kuh · PICH · uh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say recapitulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrikəˈpɪtʃəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /riːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.