How to pronounce captains
Say it like KAP-tunz. Captains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captains 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of captains
American and British speakers say captains in essentially the same way: /ˈkæptənz/ in the US and /ˈkæptənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-tunz.
What does captains mean?
- plural of captain How to pronounce captain
- third-person singular simple present indicative of captain How to pronounce captain
Words that sound like captains
- captain's
Questions about saying captains
How do you pronounce captains?
Say KAP-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptənz/. In British English it is /ˈkæptənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captains?
Captains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · tunz.
Do Americans and Brits say captains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæptənz/ and the British form is /ˈkæptənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as captains?
Captains sounds the same as captain's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.