How to pronounce uncap
Say it like un-KAP. Uncap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP).
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- un
- KAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of uncap
American and British speakers say uncap in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈkæp/ in the US and /ʌnˈkæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KAP.
What does uncap mean?
- To remove a physical cap or cover from.
- To remove a cap or limit from.“to uncap the frame rate of a game console emulator”
- To take off one's cap.
Where does uncap come from?
From un- + cap. Piecewise doublet of uncape.
Words that rhyme with uncap
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uncap.
Questions about saying uncap
How do you pronounce uncap?
Say un-KAP. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈkæp/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncap?
Uncap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAP). Broken into parts: un · KAP.
Do Americans and Brits say uncap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈkæp/ and the British form is /ʌnˈkæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.