How to pronounce cape
Say it like KAYP. Cape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cape
American and British speakers say cape in essentially the same way: /keɪp/ in the US and /keɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYP.
What does cape mean?
- a strip of land projecting into a body of water
- a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cape
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Questions about saying cape
How do you pronounce cape?
Say KAYP. The American pronunciation is /keɪp/. In British English it is /keɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cape?
Cape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say cape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /keɪp/ and the British form is /keɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.