How to pronounce hubcap
Say it like HUHB-kap. Hubcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHB).
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- HUHB
- kap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hubcap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hubcap
American and British speakers say hubcap in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌbˌkæp/ in the US and /ˈhʌbˌkæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHB-kap.
What does hubcap mean?
- A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel.
Where does hubcap come from?
From hub + cap.
Questions about saying hubcap
How do you pronounce hubcap?
Say HUHB-kap. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌbˌkæp/. In British English it is /ˈhʌbˌkæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hubcap?
Hubcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHB). Broken into parts: HUHB · kap.
Do Americans and Brits say hubcap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌbˌkæp/ and the British form is /ˈhʌbˌkæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.