How to pronounce captioning
Say it like KAP-shuh-ning. Captioning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- shuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captioning 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.
- shuhKeep 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 captioning
American and British speakers say captioning in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkæpʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-shuh-ning.
What does captioning mean?
- present participle and gerund of caption. How to pronounce caption
- The act of assigning a caption.
Questions about saying captioning
How do you pronounce captioning?
Say KAP-shuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkæpʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captioning?
Captioning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · shuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say captioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkæpʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.