How to pronounce capping
Say it like KAP-ing. Capping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP).
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- KAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of capping
American and British speakers say capping in essentially the same way: /ˈkæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAP-ing.
What does capping mean?
- The act of removing one's hat as a token of respect.
- the leached upper part of a body or rock that still contains disseminated sulphide mineral deposit.
- The process of covering a borehole in order to seal an oil well.
- present participle and gerund of cap How to pronounce cap
Where does capping come from?
From cap + -ing.
Words that rhyme with capping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capping.
Questions about saying capping
How do you pronounce capping?
Say KAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capping?
Capping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAP). Broken into parts: KAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say capping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.