How to pronounce skullcap
Say it like SKUHL-kap. Skullcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce skullcap. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKUHL
- kap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skullcap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHLSay 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 skullcap
American and British speakers say skullcap in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌlˌkæp/ in the US and /ˈskʌlˌkæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHL-kap.
What does skullcap mean?
- A small domed cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck.
- A yarmulke-like hat.
- The calvaria, the top part of the skull, covering the cranial cavity containing the brain.
Where does skullcap come from?
From skull + cap.
Questions about saying skullcap
How do you pronounce skullcap?
Say SKUHL-kap. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌlˌkæp/. In British English it is /ˈskʌlˌkæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skullcap?
Skullcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHL). Broken into parts: SKUHL · kap.
Do Americans and Brits say skullcap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌlˌkæp/ and the British form is /ˈskʌlˌkæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.