How do you pronounce "captivating"?

In American English: /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/ (KAPT-i-vayt-ing). In British English: /kˈaptɪvˌeɪtɪŋ/ (K-apt-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/ (KAPT-i-vayt-ing). In Australian English: /kˈaptɪvˌeɪtɪŋ/ (K-apt-iv).

Is "captivating" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/ (KAPT-i-vayt-ing), while in British English it's /kˈaptɪvˌeɪtɪŋ/ (K-apt-iv).

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captivating

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/ˈkæptɪˌveɪtɪŋ/

KAPT-i-vayt-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kæptcap·ɪti·veɪtvat·ɪŋing

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