How to pronounce kneecap
Say it like NEE-kap. Kneecap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- kap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kneecap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kneecap
American and British speakers say kneecap in essentially the same way: /ˈniˌkæp/ in the US and /ˈniːˌkæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-kap.
What does kneecap mean?
- The flat, roundish bone in the knee.
- A metal cover trim that fits over a panel rib after it has been cut and bent.
- A cap or strong covering for the knees, used chiefly for horses, to protect their knees in case of a fall.
- To destroy the knees of (a person), usually by shooting at the knees, as a punishment carried out by criminals or terrorists.
- To attack (someone) in a way that is excessively and needlessly damaging: to cut (someone) off at the knees.
Where does kneecap come from?
From knee + cap.
Words that rhyme with kneecap
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kneecap.
Questions about saying kneecap
How do you pronounce kneecap?
Say NEE-kap. The American pronunciation is /ˈniˌkæp/. In British English it is /ˈniːˌkæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kneecap?
Kneecap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · kap.
Do Americans and Brits say kneecap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniˌkæp/ and the British form is /ˈniːˌkæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.