How to pronounce capture
Say it like KAP-cher. Capture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkæptʃɚ/KAP-cher
UK British/ˈkæptʃə/KAP-chuh
- KAP
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of capture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAP-chuh.
What does capture mean?
verb
- succeed in representing or expressing something intangible“capture the essence of Spring”“capture an idea”
- attract; cause to be enamored“She captured all the men's hearts”
- succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase“We finally got the suspect”“Did you catch the thief?”
- the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
- a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field
- any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle
Where does capture come from?
Borrowed from Middle French capture (noun), from Latin captūra.
Words that rhyme with capture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capture.
Questions about saying capture
How do you pronounce capture?
Say KAP-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæptʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capture?
Capture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · cher.
Is capture 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 /ˈkæptʃə/ (KAP-chuh).