How to Pronounce Captains

To pronounce "captains", say CAPT-ains — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæp.tənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkæp.tənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “captains”

"captains" has 2 syllables: capt-ains.

What does captains mean?

noun

  1. A chief or leader.
  2. The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.

    “The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship.”

verb

  1. To act as captain
  2. To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.

Synonyms

masterskipperforemanstraw bosssupervisorCAPTCAPT.CPT

Related words

chieftainmasterskipperaeroplanesaircraft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "captains"?▾

"Captains" has 2 syllables: capt · ains.

What is the IPA transcription of "captains"?▾

The IPA transcription of "captains" is /ˈkæp.tənz/.

What does "captains" mean?▾

Captains: A chief or leader.

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