How to Pronounce "captivity"
word
/kæpˈtɪvəti/
kap-TIV-uh-tee
/kæptˈɪvɪti/
kapt-IV-ih-tee
Definition
The state of being kept in a place and not able to leave, especially as a prisoner or in a cage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kæpˈtɪvəti/
British English
/kæptˈɪvɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kap-TIV-uh-tee
UK
kapt-IV-ih-tee
Listen in Context
The tiger lived in captivity for many years.
Many birds do not survive well in captivity.
He finally escaped from captivity.
After ten years in captivity, the elephant struggled to adjust to life in the wild.