How to pronounce captures
Say it like KAP-cherz. Captures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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US American/ˈkæptʃɚz/KAP-cherz
UK British/ˈkæptʃəz/KAP-chuz
- KAP
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Captures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of captures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAP-chuz.
What does captures mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of capture How to pronounce capture
- plural of capture How to pronounce capture
Questions about saying captures
How do you pronounce captures?
Say KAP-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkæptʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in captures?
Captures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · cherz.
Is captures 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 /ˈkæptʃəz/ (KAP-chuz).