How to Pronounce Decapitates

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

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/dɪˈkæpɪteɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “decapitates”

"decapitates" has 5 syllables: dec-ap-it-at-es.

What does decapitates 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

Related words

beheadbeheadeddismembermentbeheadingdismembereddisembowelmentdisemboweleviscerates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "decapitates"?▾

"Decapitates" has 5 syllables: dec · ap · it · at · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "decapitates"?▾

The IPA transcription of "decapitates" is /dɪˈkæpɪteɪts/.

What does "decapitates" mean?▾

Decapitates: To remove the head of.

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