How to pronounce caption
Say it like KAP-shun. Caption has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caption 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caption
American and British speakers say caption in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpʃən/ in the US and /ˈkæpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-shun.
What does caption mean?
- taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument“a mere caption unworthy of a reply”
- translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen
- brief description accompanying an illustration
- provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing
Where does caption come from?
Borrowed from Latin captiō (“deception, fraud”), from the past participle of capiō (“to take, to seize”) (English capture).
Words that rhyme with caption
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caption.
Questions about saying caption
How do you pronounce caption?
Say KAP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpʃən/. In British English it is /ˈkæpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caption?
Caption has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say caption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpʃən/ and the British form is /ˈkæpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.