How to Pronounce Captures

To pronounce "captures", say CAPT-ur-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

CAPT-ur-es

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"captures" has 3 syllables: capt-ur-es. It rhymes with raptures, if that helps it stick.

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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How many syllables are in "captures"?▾

"Captures" has 3 syllables: capt · ur · es.

What does "captures" mean?▾

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

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