How to Pronounce Decapitate

To pronounce "decapitate", say DEC-ap-it-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˈkapɪteɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈkapɪteɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decapitate”

"decapitate" has 5 syllables: dec-ap-it-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does decapitate mean?

verb

  1. To remove the head of.
  2. To oust or destroy the leadership or ruling body of (a government etc.).

Synonyms

beheaddecollate

Antonyms

recapitate

Words that rhyme with decapitate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

beheadheaddeheaddecapuncapdecollateheadhuntdecapitalize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decapitate"?▾

"Decapitate" has 5 syllables: dec · ap · it · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "decapitate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decapitate" is /dɪˈkapɪteɪt/.

What does "decapitate" mean?▾

Decapitate: To remove the head of.

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