How to pronounce undercapitalized
Say it like un-der-KAP-uh-tuh-lyzd. Undercapitalized has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAP).
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- un
- der
- KAP
- uh
- tuh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undercapitalized 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of undercapitalized
- 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-lyzd.
What does undercapitalized mean?
- Lacking sufficient capital
Where does undercapitalized come from?
From under- + capitalized.
Questions about saying undercapitalized
How do you pronounce undercapitalized?
Say un-der-KAP-uh-tuh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /əndɚˈkæpətəˌlaɪzd/. In British English it is /əndəˈkæpətəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undercapitalized?
Undercapitalized has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAP). Broken into parts: un · der · KAP · uh · tuh · lyzd.
Is undercapitalized 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 /əndəˈkæpətəˌlaɪzd/ (un-duh-KAP-uh-tuh-lyzd).