How to Pronounce Capture

To pronounce "capture", say CAPT-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “capture”

"capture" has 3 syllables: capt-ur-e. It rhymes with enrapture and recapture, if that helps it stick.

What does capture mean?

noun

An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.
The securing of an object of strife or desire, as by the power of some attraction.
“the capture of a lover's heart”

verb

To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.
“to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal”
To store (as in sounds or image) for later revisitation.
“She captured the details of the fresco in a series of photographs.”

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Words that rhyme with capture

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enrapture recapture rapture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "capture"?▾

"Capture" has 3 syllables: capt · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "capture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "capture" is /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/.

What does "capture" mean?▾

Capture: An act of capturing; a seizing by force or stratagem.

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