How to Pronounce "captor"
word
ˈkæptɝ
KAP-ter
kˈæptɐ
KAP-tuh
Definition
A captor is a person or group who captures and holds someone, especially by force or against their will.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæptɝ
British English
kˈæptɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-ter
UK
KAP-tuh
Listen in Context
The police rescued the hostage from his captor.
The captor held three people in the house for days.
The captor refused to release his captive.
Eventually, the captor began to trust his hostage a little.