How to Pronounce Capitulate

To pronounce "capitulate", say CAP-it-ul-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “capitulate”

"capitulate" has 5 syllables: cap-it-ul-at-e.

What does capitulate mean?

verb

  1. To surrender; to end all resistance, to give up; to go along with or comply.

    “He argued and hollered for so long that I finally capitulated just to make him stop.”

  2. To draw up in chapters; to enumerate.

Synonyms

wave the white flag

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Related words

surrendergivesuccumbyieldcede

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "capitulate"?▾

"Capitulate" has 5 syllables: cap · it · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "capitulate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "capitulate" is /kəˈpɪ.tjʊ.leɪt/.

What does "capitulate" mean?▾

Capitulate: To surrender; to end all resistance, to give up; to go along with or comply.

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