How to Pronounce "capitalizing"
word
ˈkæpɪtəˌɫaɪzɪŋ
KAP-i-tuh-LY-zing
ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzɪŋ
KAP-i-tuh-ly-zing
Definition
Writing a letter with a capital (uppercase) letter instead of a lowercase one. It can also mean using a situation or resource for your benefit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæpɪtəˌɫaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈkæpɪtəlaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-i-tuh-LY-zing
UK
KAP-i-tuh-ly-zing
Listen in Context
You should be capitalizing the first letter of each sentence.
She is capitalizing on her experience to get a better job.
Correctly capitalizing names is important in English.
Are you capitalizing on that opportunity or just letting it pass by?