How to pronounce captan
Say it like KAP-tan. Captan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- tan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captan 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.
- tanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of captan
American and British speakers say captan in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpˌtæn/ in the US and /ˈkæpˌtæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-tan.
What does captan mean?
- A particular phthalimide fungicide.
- Ethyl mercaptan.
Questions about saying captan
How do you pronounce captan?
Say KAP-tan. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpˌtæn/. In British English it is /ˈkæpˌtæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captan?
Captan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · tan.
Do Americans and Brits say captan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpˌtæn/ and the British form is /ˈkæpˌtæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.