How to pronounce captor
Say it like KAP-ter. Captor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkæptɚ/KAP-ter
UK British/ˈkæptə/KAP-tuh
- KAP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of captor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAP-tuh.
What does captor mean?
noun
- One who is holding a captive or captives.
- One who catches or has caught or captured something or someone.
Where does captor come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin captor, from Latin capiō.
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Words that rhyme with captor
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Questions about saying captor
How do you pronounce captor?
Say KAP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captor?
Captor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ter.
Is captor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkæptə/ (KAP-tuh).