How to Pronounce "cap it off"
expression
ˈkæp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɔf
KAP-it-AWF
kˈæp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒf
KAP-it-OF
Definition
To finish something, especially a series of events or activities, in a special or impressive way. Often used to highlight the final, most notable moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɔf
British English
kˈæp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-it-AWF
UK
KAP-it-OF
Listen in Context
We had a big dinner, and to cap it off, we had chocolate cake.
He broke his phone, lost his wallet, and to cap it off, it rained all day.
The show was fun, and they gave us free tickets to cap it off.
We had a crazy travel day—missed flights, lost bags, and to cap it off, the hotel didn’t have our reservation.