captive

/ˈkæptɪv/

Syllables cap·tive

Stress CAP-tive

Phonics Breakdown

cap

/kæp/

short a

tive

/tɪv/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

a person or animal that is imprisoned or confined

Sound Reference

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cap=/kæp/(cap) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

The soldiers took the enemy captive.