How to pronounce caping
Say it like KAY-ping. Caping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caping
American and British speakers say caping in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkeɪpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-ping.
What does caping mean?
- present participle and gerund of cape How to pronounce cape
Words that rhyme with caping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caping.
Questions about saying caping
How do you pronounce caping?
Say KAY-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caping?
Caping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say caping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.