To pronounce "captiousness", say CAPT-iousn-ess — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
captiousness
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CAPT-iousn-ess
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"captiousness" has 3 syllables: capt-iousn-ess.
"Captiousness" has 3 syllables: capt · iousn · ess.
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