How many syllables in captain?
Syllables in captain
2
cap·tain
Captain has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say captain
| Pronunciation | /ˈkæptən/ 2 syllables, CAP-tain · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say captain slowly and listen for each vowel sound: cap, tain. Each beat is one syllable.
Near rhymes with captain
- ashton
- caption
- adapting
- napkin
- actin
- contraption
- prolactin
- action
- happen
- acting
- reaction
- interaction
- transaction
- satisfaction
- attraction
- fraction
Questions
- How many syllables are in captain?
- Captain has two syllables.
- How do you divide captain into syllables?
- Captain divides as cap-tain.
- Which syllable is stressed in captain?
- The first syllable (CAP-tain).