How many syllables in "captor"?

"captor" has 2 lettergrepen (cap - tor).

How to divide "captor"?

"captor" divides into 2 parts: cap · tor.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (cap... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"captor": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cap·tor

Hoofdklemtoon

CAP-tor(cap · tor)● ○

Stress in "captor" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkæptər⁄

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IPAˈkæptər

Lettergrepencap·tor

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How many syllables in "captor"?: "captor" has 2 lettergrepen (cap - tor).
How to divide "captor"?: "captor" divides into 2 parts: cap · tor.
Where is the stress in "captor"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "captor"?: Say each syllable slowly (cap... tor) and listen on SayItVid.