How to pronounce nightcap
Say it like NYTE-kap. Nightcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- kap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightcap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nightcap
American and British speakers say nightcap in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-kap.
What does nightcap mean?
- A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.“Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold.”
- A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic.“I'll make myself a nightcap of whisky and lemon before heading to bed.”
- Something that a person reads or listens to before bed.
- To drink an alcoholic beverage shortly before retiring to bed.
Where does nightcap come from?
From night + cap.
Questions about saying nightcap
How do you pronounce nightcap?
Say NYTE-kap. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightcap?
Nightcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · kap.
Do Americans and Brits say nightcap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌkæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.