How to pronounce capped
Say it like KAPT. Capped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capped pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of capped
American and British speakers say capped in essentially the same way: /kæpt/ in the US and /kæpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAPT.
What does capped mean?
- used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns“capped teeth gave her a beautiful smile”
- covered as if with a cap or crown especially of a specified kind“cloud-capped mountains”“brown-capped mushrooms”
Where does capped come from?
From cap + -ed. Piecewise doublet of caped, chaped, and coped.
Words that rhyme with capped
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capped.
Words that sound like capped
Questions about saying capped
How do you pronounce capped?
Say KAPT. The American pronunciation is /kæpt/. In British English it is /kæpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capped?
Capped is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAPT.
Do Americans and Brits say capped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kæpt/ and the British form is /kæpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as capped?
Capped sounds the same as kept in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.