How to pronounce smallcap
Say it like SMAWL-kap. Smallcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAWL).
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- SMAWL
- kap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smallcap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of smallcap
American and British speakers say smallcap in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɔlˌkæp/ in the US and /ˈsmɔːlˌkæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMAWL-kap.
What does smallcap mean?
- To set in small caps.
Where does smallcap come from?
From small caps.
Questions about saying smallcap
How do you pronounce smallcap?
Say SMAWL-kap. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔlˌkæp/. In British English it is /ˈsmɔːlˌkæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smallcap?
Smallcap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAWL). Broken into parts: SMAWL · kap.
Do Americans and Brits say smallcap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɔlˌkæp/ and the British form is /ˈsmɔːlˌkæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.