How to pronounce decapping
Say it like dee-KAP-ingg. Decapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- dee
- KAP
- ingg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decapping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inggKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of decapping
American and British speakers say decapping in essentially the same way: /diˈkæpɪŋɡ/ in the US and /diːˈkæpɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-KAP-ingg.
What does decapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of decap How to pronounce decap
- The removal of a cap, especially the enzymatic removal of a cap from mRNA.
Questions about saying decapping
How do you pronounce decapping?
Say dee-KAP-ingg. The American pronunciation is /diˈkæpɪŋɡ/. In British English it is /diːˈkæpɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decapping?
Decapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: dee · KAP · ingg.
Do Americans and Brits say decapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈkæpɪŋɡ/ and the British form is /diːˈkæpɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.