To pronounce "capitalise", say CAP-it-al-is-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"capitalise" has 5 syllables: cap-it-al-is-e.
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“In German, all nouns are capitalized.”
“Some states require proof that a new venture is properly capitalized before the state will issue a certificate of incorporation.”
"Capitalise" has 5 syllables: cap · it · al · is · e.
Capitalise: In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.
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