How to pronounce uncapture
Say it like un-KAP-cher. Uncapture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- un
- KAP
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncapture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncapture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-KAP-chuh.
What does uncapture mean?
- To perform the reverse of a capture, especially in chess variants such as Retrochess.
- The act of uncapturing.
Where does uncapture come from?
A back-formation from uncaptured; equivalent to un- + capture.
Questions about saying uncapture
How do you pronounce uncapture?
Say un-KAP-cher. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈkæptʃər/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkæptʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncapture?
Uncapture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: un · KAP · cher.
Is uncapture 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 /ʌnˈkæptʃə/ (un-KAP-chuh).