How to pronounce recapping
Say it like ree-KAP-ing. Recapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- ree
- KAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recapping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recapping
American and British speakers say recapping in essentially the same way: /riˈkæpɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈkæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KAP-ing.
What does recapping mean?
Words that rhyme with recapping
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Questions about saying recapping
How do you pronounce recapping?
Say ree-KAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /riˈkæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈkæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recapping?
Recapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: ree · KAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say recapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈkæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.