decapitation

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃən/ or /ˈdi.kæp.əˌteɪ.ʃɪn/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ or /diˌkæp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

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Noun

Singular decapitation

Plural decapitations

1. (countable & uncountable) Decapitation is the act of cutting the head off a person or animal.

Related words

• behead
• decapitate