How to pronounce capps
Say it like KAPS. Capps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of capps
American and British speakers say capps in essentially the same way: /kæps/ in the US and /kæps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAPS.
What does capps mean?
- plural of capp
Words that rhyme with capps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capps.
Questions about saying capps
How do you pronounce capps?
Say KAPS. The American pronunciation is /kæps/. In British English it is /kæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capps?
Capps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAPS.
Do Americans and Brits say capps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kæps/ and the British form is /kæps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.