How to Pronounce Lowercase

To pronounce "lowercase", say LOW-erc-as-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

lowercase

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lowercase”

"lowercase" has 4 syllables: low-erc-as-e. It rhymes with lower-case, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lower-case — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lowercase mean?

noun

  1. The minuscule or small letters (a, b, c, as opposed to the uppercase or capital letters, A, B, C).

    “The strongest passwords are those which mix numbers and letters, upper case and lower case, and symbols.”

verb

  1. To convert (text) to lower case.

adjective

  1. In lower case

Synonyms

minusculesmall letter

Antonyms

big letterblock lettercapcapitalmajusculeupper case

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Words that rhyme with lowercase

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lower-case

Related words

smalllittleminusculelower-casediminutivetinyminisculesensitive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lowercase"?▾

"Lowercase" has 4 syllables: low · erc · as · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lowercase"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lowercase" is /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/.

What does "lowercase" mean?▾

Lowercase: The minuscule or small letters (a, b, c, as opposed to the uppercase or capital letters, A, B, C).

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