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capture
Definition:
(nou) the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property (nou) a process whereby a star or planet holds an object in its gravitational field (nou) any process in which an atomic or nuclear system acquires an additional particle (nou) the act of taking of a person by force (nou) the removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæptʃə
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Common mistakes of capture pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cap-ˈture" instead of the correct "ˈcap-ture". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Omitting the "t": Some pronounce "capture" as "ˈkap-cher", dropping the "t" sound. Tip: Practice saying the "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Pronouncing the "u" as "uh": Learners may say "ˈcap-chur" with a short "u" sound. Tip: Ensure the "u" is pronounced like "you" to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix up "capture" with "captive", pronouncing it incorrectly as "ˈkap-tiv". Tip: Focus on the ending sound; "capture" ends with "ture", while "captive" ends with "tiv".
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some say "capture" with a long "a", sounding like "ˈkayp-ture". Tip: Use a short "a" as in "cat" to pronounce it correctly as "ˈcap-ture".