How to Pronounce Caption

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkæp.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “caption”

"caption" has 2 syllables: capt-ion. It rhymes with contraption, if that helps it stick.

What does caption mean?

noun

  1. The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof
  2. A title or brief explanation attached to an illustration, cartoon, user interface element, etc.

verb

  1. To add captions to a text or illustration.

    “Only once the drawing is done will the letterer caption it.”

  2. To add captions to a film or broadcast.

Words that rhyme with caption

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contraption

Related words

subtitlelegendsubheadingheadingsubtitlingheaderheadlinetext

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "caption"?▾

"Caption" has 2 syllables: capt · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "caption"?▾

The IPA transcription of "caption" is /ˈkæp.ʃən/.

What does "caption" mean?▾

Caption: The descriptive heading or title of a document or part therof

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