The word "capturings" is spelled with a "u" after the letters "t" and "r" due to the double consonant combination, which causes the preceding vowel to be pronounced differently. In IPA phonetic transcription, the "u" is represented by the symbol /ʌ/, and the "i" is represented by /ɪ/. Therefore, the pronunciation of "capturings" is /ˈkæptʃʌrɪŋz/. This word refers to the act of capturing, or seizing something or someone.
The word "capturings" does not seem to have a recognized etymology as it is not a standard English word. It appears to be a derivative of the verb "capture", which comes from the Latin word "captūra", meaning "a taking". The suffix "-ings" typically indicates a plural noun or a verb form used as a noun. So, "capturings" might be a nonstandard or creative formation referring to multiple instances or acts of capturing. However, it is worth noting that "capturings" is not commonly used, and other terms like "captures" or "captured items" are more usual in the English language.