How do you pronounce "captivity"?

In American English: /kæpˈtɪvəti/ (kap-TIV-uht-ee). In British English: /kaptˈɪvɪti/ (KAPT-iv-it). In Canadian English: /kæpˈtɪvəti/ (kap-TIV-uht-ee). In Australian English: /kaptˈɪvɪti/ (KAPT-iv-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kæpˈtɪvəti/ (kap-TIV-uht-ee), while in British English it's /kaptˈɪvɪti/ (KAPT-iv-it).

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captivity

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/kæpˈtɪvəti/

kap-TIV-uht-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kæpcap·tɪvtiv·əti·ity

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