How to pronounce captaining
Say it like KAP-tuh-ning. Captaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- tuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captaining pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of captaining
American and British speakers say captaining in essentially the same way: /ˈkæptənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkæptənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-tuh-ning.
What does captaining mean?
- present participle and gerund of captain How to pronounce captain
Questions about saying captaining
How do you pronounce captaining?
Say KAP-tuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkæptənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captaining?
Captaining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · tuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say captaining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæptənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkæptənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.