How to pronounce recaptured
Say it like ree-KAP-cherd. Recaptured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- ree
- KAP
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recaptured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 recaptured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-KAP-chud.
What does recaptured mean?
- simple past and past participle of recapture How to pronounce recapture
Words that rhyme with recaptured
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Questions about saying recaptured
How do you pronounce recaptured?
Say ree-KAP-cherd. The American pronunciation is /riˈkæptʃɚd/. In British English it is /riˈkæptʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recaptured?
Recaptured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: ree · KAP · cherd.
Is recaptured 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 /riˈkæptʃəd/ (ree-KAP-chud).