How to pronounce captivates
Say it like KAP-tih-vayts. Captivates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- tih
- vayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captivates 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.
- vaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of captivates
American and British speakers say captivates in essentially the same way: /ˈkæptɪˌveɪts/ in the US and /ˈkæptɪˌveɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-tih-vayts.
What does captivates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of captivate How to pronounce captivate
Questions about saying captivates
How do you pronounce captivates?
Say KAP-tih-vayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptɪˌveɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkæptɪˌveɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captivates?
Captivates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · tih · vayts.
Do Americans and Brits say captivates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæptɪˌveɪts/ and the British form is /ˈkæptɪˌveɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.