How to pronounce capturing
Say it like KAP-chuh-ring. Capturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capturing 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of capturing
American and British speakers say capturing in essentially the same way: /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-chuh-ring.
What does capturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of capture How to pronounce capture
Questions about saying capturing
How do you pronounce capturing?
Say KAP-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capturing?
Capturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say capturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.