How to Pronounce Recapture

To pronounce "recapture", say REC-apt-ur-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

REC-apt-ur-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “recapture”

"recapture" has 4 syllables: rec-apt-ur-e. It rhymes with capture and enrapture, if that helps it stick.

What does recapture mean?

noun

  1. The act of capturing again.

    “The recapture of the escaped prisoner made the news.”

  2. That which is captured back; a prize retaken.

verb

  1. To capture something for a second or subsequent time, especially after a loss.

    “New engine designs permit the vehicle to recapture the kinetic energy lost through braking.”

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Words that rhyme with recapture

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captureenrapturerapture

Related words

retakingretakeregainreclamationrestorerecouprecoveryresume

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recapture"?▾

"Recapture" has 4 syllables: rec · apt · ur · e.

What does "recapture" mean?▾

Recapture: The act of capturing again.

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