How to pronounce gelcap
Say it like JEL-kap. Gelcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
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- JEL
- kap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelcap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gelcap
American and British speakers say gelcap in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛlˌkæp/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛlˌkæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-kap.
What does gelcap mean?
- a pill where the medicine is held inside gelatin capsules
Where does gelcap come from?
clipping of gelatin + capsule
Questions about saying gelcap
How do you pronounce gelcap?
Say JEL-kap. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛlˌkæp/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛlˌkæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelcap?
Gelcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · kap.
Do Americans and Brits say gelcap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛlˌkæp/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛlˌkæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.