Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hubcap

/ˈhʌbˌkæp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.85 in modern English

Syllables: hub-cap
IPA: /ˈhʌbˌkæp/

15

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel.

Etymology

From hub + cap.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈhʌbˌkæp/

Inflected Forms

hubcaps (plural) hub cap (alternative)

Derived Forms

hubcapped

Synonyms

wheel cover wheel trim

Questions

How do you pronounce hubcap?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhʌbˌkæp/.
What does hubcap mean?: A decorative and protective disk that covers the hub of a motor car wheel.
Where does hubcap come from?: From hub + cap.

How to pronounce hubcap

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