How to Pronounce Captions

To pronounce "captions", say CAPT-ions — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CAPT-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “captions”

"captions" has 2 syllables: capt-ions. It rhymes with contraptions, if that helps it stick.

What does captions 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.

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Words that rhyme with captions

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contraptions

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "captions"?▾

"Captions" has 2 syllables: capt · ions.

What does "captions" mean?▾

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

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