How to pronounce captain

Say it like this: /ˈkæp.tən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkæp.tən/

British/ˈkæp.tɪn/

What does captain mean?

nounA chief or leader.

“For out of the shal come a captaine, whych shall govern my people israhel.”

The person lawfully in command of a ship or other vessel.

“The captain is the last man to leave a sinking ship.”

An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major.

verbTo act as captain

To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.

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