How to Pronounce “pitchcapping” in English
/pɪttʃkæppɪng/
pit·chcap·ping
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IPA/pɪttʃkæppɪng/
Syllablespit·chcap·ping
What does “pitchcapping” mean?
NOUN
- A form of torture used against suspected rebels during the period of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, in which hot pitch or tar was poured into a conical paper "cap", which was then forced onto the bound suspect's head, allowed to cool, and rapidly removed, taking with it a portion of the skin.
How to pronounce “pitchcapping”
- Syllables:
- pit · chcap · ping
- IPA:
- /pɪttʃkæppɪng/
- Listen for:
- the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “pitchcapping”?
“pitchcapping” is pronounced /pɪttʃkæppɪng/ (pit · chcap · ping). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “pitchcapping”?
“pitchcapping” has 3 syllables: pit · chcap · ping.
What does “pitchcapping” mean?
A form of torture used against suspected rebels during the period of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, in which hot pitch or tar was poured into a conical paper "cap", which was then forced onto the bound suspect's head, allowed to cool, and rapidly removed, taking with it a portion of the skin.