How to Pronounce "capitulation"
word
kəˌpɪtʃəˈɫeɪʃən
kuh-PITCH-uh-LAY-shun
kɐpˈɪtʃʊlˈeɪʃən
kuh-PITCH-uhl-AY-shun
Definition
Capitulation is the act of surrendering or giving up, especially to an enemy or under pressure. It can be used both in military contexts and to describe giving in during arguments or negotiations.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˌpɪtʃəˈɫeɪʃən
British English
kɐpˈɪtʃʊlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-PITCH-uh-LAY-shun
UK
kuh-PITCH-uhl-AY-shun
Listen in Context
The army announced its capitulation after days of fighting.
Negotiations ended in capitulation to the other side's demands.
Her resignation felt like a capitulation to the pressure at work.
After weeks of arguing, his final email sounded like total capitulation.