Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

no cap

/noʊ kæp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.50 in modern English

Syllables
no -cap
IPA
/noʊ kæp/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Used to emphasize that one is telling the truth.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From AAVE cap (“to lie, exaggerate”, verb), popularized by the rappers Future and Young Thug in their track "No Cap" (2017).

Phrases

no kizzy for real

Frequently Paired Words

for real

Synonyms

no 🧢

Questions

How do you pronounce no cap?
The recorded pronunciation is /noʊ kæp/.
What does no cap mean?
Used to emphasize that one is telling the truth.
Where does no cap come from?
From AAVE cap (“to lie, exaggerate”, verb), popularized by the rappers Future and Young Thug in their track "No Cap" (2017).

How to pronounce no cap

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “no cap”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/noʊ kæp/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “no cap” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.