How to pronounce recapitulation
Say it like ree-kuh-pich-uh-LAY-shun. Recapitulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY).
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- ree
- kuh
- pich
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recapitulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pichGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 recapitulation
American and British speakers say recapitulation in essentially the same way: /rikəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kuh-pit-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does recapitulation mean?
- A subsequent brief recitement or enumeration of the major points in a narrative, article, or book.
- The third major section of a musical movement written in sonata form, representing thematic material that originally appeared in the exposition section.
- The reenactment of the embryonic development in evolution of the species.
Where does recapitulation come from?
From Anglo-Norman recapitulaciun et al., Middle French recapitulacion et al., or their source, from Late Latin recapitulatio (“summing up, summary”), from the participle stem of recapitulare (“recapitulate”), from re- + capitulum (“chapter,
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Words that rhyme with recapitulation
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Questions about saying recapitulation
How do you pronounce recapitulation?
Say ree-kuh-pich-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /rikəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recapitulation?
Recapitulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ree · kuh · pich · uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say recapitulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rikəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.