Cap: how to say it, spell it and use it
cap
/kæp/
Short answer
The English word cap is pronounced /kæp/. It is spelled C-A-P and has 3 letters. With a or an: a cap. The plural is caps.
Example sentence
My cap is red.
Key facts
- English
- cap
- Pronunciation
- /kæp/
- With a or an
- a cap
- Plural
- caps
- Spelling
- C-A-P
- Number of letters
- 3
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How do you pronounce cap?
Cap is pronounced /kæp/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell cap?
Cap is spelled C-A-P. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of cap?
The plural of cap is caps.
Do you say a or an before cap?
Say a cap.
How do you use cap in a sentence?
For example: My cap is red.
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