How to pronounce captors
Say it like KAP-terz. Captors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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US American/ˈkæptɚz/KAP-terz
UK British/ˈkæptəz/KAP-tuz
- KAP
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of captors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAP-tuz.
What does captors mean?
noun
- plural of captor How to pronounce captor
Questions about saying captors
How do you pronounce captors?
Say KAP-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkæptəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captors?
Captors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · terz.
Is captors 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 /ˈkæptəz/ (KAP-tuz).