How to Pronounce Captious

To pronounce "captious", say CAPT-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæpʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkæpʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “captious”

"captious" has 2 syllables: capt-ious.

What does captious mean?

adjective

  1. That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.
  2. Having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections; cavilling, nitpicky.

Synonyms

carpingcriticalfaultfindinghypercriticalnitpickysophisticalthornytricky

Related words

criticalfaultfindingcatchysophisticativeinsidiouscontraptiouscauteloustettish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "captious"?▾

"Captious" has 2 syllables: capt · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "captious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "captious" is /ˈkæpʃəs/.

What does "captious" mean?▾

Captious: That captures; especially, (of an argument, words etc.) designed to capture or entrap in misleading arguments; sophistical.

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