To pronounce "post-captain", say POSTC-apt-ain — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"post-captain" has 3 syllables: postc-apt-ain.
noun
"Post-captain" has 3 syllables: postc · apt · ain.
Post-captain: A captain of a war vessel whose name appeared, or was "posted", in the seniority list of the navy.
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