How to pronounce captured
Say it like KAP-cherd. Captured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of captured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAP-chud.
What does captured mean?
- That has been captured.
- simple past and past participle of capture How to pronounce capture
Words that rhyme with captured
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Questions about saying captured
How do you pronounce captured?
Say KAP-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkæptʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captured?
Captured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · cherd.
Is captured 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 /ˈkæptʃəd/ (KAP-chud).