captivate
KAP-ti-VAYT
kaptivayt
/ˈkæptɪˌveɪt/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “captivate” is spelled “kaptivayt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | a | p | t | i | v | ay | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /æ/ | /p/ | /t/ | /ɪ/ | /v/ | /eɪ/ | /t/ |
English writes “captivate” with
9 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kaptivayt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “captivate”
waitgreatlatehatedatestraightstateeightappreciateweight
“captivate” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “captivate”?
“captivate” is pronounced KAP-ti-VAYT — IPA /ˈkæptɪˌveɪt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kaptivayt”.
How many syllables are in “captivate”?
“captivate” has 3 syllables: KAP-ti-VAYT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).