How to pronounce foolscap
Say it like FOOL-skap. Foolscap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce foolscap. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FOOL
- skap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foolscap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- skapKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of foolscap
American and British speakers say foolscap in essentially the same way: /ˈfulskæp/ in the US and /ˈfuːlskæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOOL-skap.
What does foolscap mean?
- Writing paper sheets measuring 13.25 × 16.5 inches.
- Such a sheet folded or cut in half, thus approximately 8 × 13.25 inches.
- Printing paper measuring 13.5 × 17 inches.
Where does foolscap come from?
Probably from a watermark of a fool's cap.
Questions about saying foolscap
How do you pronounce foolscap?
Say FOOL-skap. The American pronunciation is /ˈfulskæp/. In British English it is /ˈfuːlskæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foolscap?
Foolscap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOL). Broken into parts: FOOL · skap.
Do Americans and Brits say foolscap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfulskæp/ and the British form is /ˈfuːlskæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.