How to pronounce captivating
Say it like KAP-tih-vay-ting. Captivating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/KAP-tih-vay-ting
UK British/ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/KAP-tih-vay-ting
- KAP
- tih
- vay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captivating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of captivating
- 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-ting.
What does captivating mean?
adjective
- That captivates; fascinating.
- Very beautiful or attractive.
- present participle and gerund of captivate How to pronounce captivate
Where does captivating come from?
From captivate + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bewitching
- enchanting
- enthralling
- entrancing
- fascinating
Questions about saying captivating
How do you pronounce captivating?
Say KAP-tih-vay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captivating?
Captivating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · tih · vay · ting.
Is captivating 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 /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ (KAP-tih-vay-ting).