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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable cap
  • 3 letters
Syllables
cap has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/kæp/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide cap into syllables?

cap divides as cap. cap has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in cap?

Cap has 1 syllable (cap).

Which syllable is stressed in cap?

The stressed syllable in cap is cap. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce cap?

/kæp/ in American English.