How to pronounce captivated
Say it like KAP-tih-vay-tid. Captivated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- tih
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captivated 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of captivated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAP-tih-vay-tid.
What does captivated mean?
- rapt; mesmerized
- simple past and past participle of captivate How to pronounce captivate
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Questions about saying captivated
How do you pronounce captivated?
Say KAP-tih-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captivated?
Captivated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · tih · vay · tid.
Is captivated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪd/ (KAP-tih-vay-tid).