How to pronounce undercapitalize
Say it like un-der-KAP-uh-tuh-lyze. Undercapitalize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAP).
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- un
- der
- KAP
- uh
- tuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercapitalize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 undercapitalize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-duh-KAP-uh-tuh-lyze.
What does undercapitalize mean?
- To supply with insufficient capital
Where does undercapitalize come from?
From under- + capitalize.
Questions about saying undercapitalize
How do you pronounce undercapitalize?
Say un-der-KAP-uh-tuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /əndɚˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /əndəˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercapitalize?
Undercapitalize has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAP). Broken into parts: un · der · KAP · uh · tuh · lyze.
Is undercapitalize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əndəˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ (un-duh-KAP-uh-tuh-lyze).