To pronounce "lower-case", say LOW-erc-as-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lower-case
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LOW-erc-as-e
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"lower-case" has 4 syllables: low-erc-as-e. It rhymes with lowercase, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lowercase — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
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"Lower-case" has 4 syllables: low · erc · as · e.
Lower-case: In lower case
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