To pronounce "capitalizing", say CAP-it-al-iz-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
capitalizing
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"capitalizing" has 5 syllables: cap-it-al-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.
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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.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Capitalizing" has 5 syllables: cap · it · al · iz · ing.
Capitalizing: 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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