Captive has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | He fell captive to her charms. | |
| 2. | Greece, conquered, took captive her savage conqueror. | |
| 3. | Tom is still being held captive. | |
| 4. | The captive escaped in the dark of the night. | |
| 5. | Her tears and her prayers echoed through the dark void that surrounded the tormented captive soul. | |
| 6. | In living through these uncertain times, it is necessary to be flexible and not be a captive to traditional values. | |
| 7. | Tom has been taken captive. | |
| 8. | Tom is being held captive. | |
| 9. | Tom wanted to free the captive dogs. | |
| 10. | Tom was held captive for almost a year. |