How to Pronounce Skullcap

To pronounce "skullcap", say SKULLC-ap — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈskʌlkæp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈskʌlkæp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skullcap”

"skullcap" has 2 syllables: skullc-ap. It rhymes with milkcap, if that helps it stick.

What does skullcap mean?

noun

  1. A small domed cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck.
  2. A yarmulke-like hat worn as an element of ghetto fashion.

Synonyms

kippah

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Words that rhyme with skullcap

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milkcap

Related words

calvariaheadcapscullhalfhelmcapellinecapelineballcapheadscarf

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skullcap"?▾

"Skullcap" has 2 syllables: skullc · ap.

What is the IPA transcription of "skullcap"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skullcap" is /ˈskʌlkæp/.

What does "skullcap" mean?▾

Skullcap: A small domed cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck.

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