How to Pronounce Captor

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

captor

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CAPT-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “captor”

"captor" has 2 syllables: capt-or. It rhymes with chapter and raptor, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kaptur — easy to mix up when writing.

What does captor mean?

noun

  1. One who is holding a captive or captives.
  2. One who catches or has caught or captured something or someone.

Synonyms

arresternabberguardjailerkidnapper

Words that rhyme with captor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chapterraptoradapteradaptorvelociraptorraptersubchapterapter

Related words

abductorkidnapperjailercollectorcaptainturnkeytransducersensor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "captor"?▾

"Captor" has 2 syllables: capt · or.

What does "captor" mean?▾

Captor: One who is holding a captive or captives.

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