Pronunciation: [kˈe͡ɪpənˌa͡ɪzɪz] (IPA) 
The word "caponizes" is spelled with a "z" instead of an "s". This is because it comes from the verb "caponize", which means to castrate a rooster. The addition of the "z" instead of an "s" is due to the pronunciation of the word. The "z" sound is pronounced /z/ in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), while the "s" sound is pronounced /s/. In this case, the "z" sound is more accurate to depict the pronunciation of the word.
Caponizes refers to the process of castrating a male chicken, also known as a rooster, with the aim of improving the overall quality of the meat produced by the bird. This procedure is primarily done to prevent the hormonal changes that occur during sexual maturity, which can adversely affect the taste, texture, and tenderness of the meat. Caponizing is typically performed at a young age, usually around six to eight weeks, when the chicken's reproductive organs are not yet fully developed.
During the castration process, the testes of the rooster are removed, either by surgical or non-surgical methods. After being caponized, the bird undergoes changes both in terms of physical appearance and behavior. Caponized chickens typically exhibit behavioral changes such as reduced aggression and territorial behavior compared to uncastrated roosters.
The meat produced by caponized chickens is particularly favored for its tenderness, juiciness, and rich flavor. Capon meat is known for being more succulent and flavorful than that of regular chickens, making it highly sought after for gourmet or gastronomic purposes. Being larger and weightier than uncastrated males, capons also produce a substantial quantity of meat, which contributes to their value in the culinary world.
Caponizing is a practice that has been employed for centuries, predominantly in gastronomic cultures around the world.
The word caponize comes from the noun capon, which refers to a castrated rooster. The term capon itself originates from the Latin word caponem, meaning castrated cock. The verb form caponize is derived by adding the suffix -ize, which means to make or to cause to become. Hence, caponize means to castrate a rooster.
