How to pronounce varicap
Say it like VAR-ee-kap. Varicap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR).
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- VAR
- ee
- kap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varicap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of varicap
American and British speakers say varicap in essentially the same way: /ˈværiˌkæp/ in the US and /ˈvɛərikæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAIR-ree-kap.
What does varicap mean?
- Synonym of varactor (“type of diode”).
Where does varicap come from?
Blend of variable + capacitance, shortened.
Questions about saying varicap
How do you pronounce varicap?
Say VAR-ee-kap. The American pronunciation is /ˈværiˌkæp/. In British English it is /ˈvɛərikæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varicap?
Varicap has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAR). Broken into parts: VAR · ee · kap.
Do Americans and Brits say varicap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈværiˌkæp/ and the British form is /ˈvɛərikæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.