How to pronounce recapturing
Say it like ree-KAP-chuh-ring. Recapturing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- ree
- KAP
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recapturing 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.
- 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 recapturing
American and British speakers say recapturing in essentially the same way: /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KAP-chuh-ring.
What does recapturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of recapture How to pronounce recapture
Questions about saying recapturing
How do you pronounce recapturing?
Say ree-KAP-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recapturing?
Recapturing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: ree · KAP · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say recapturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈkæptʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.