How to Pronounce "put your thinking cap on"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈkæp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT yur THINK-ing KAP ON
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /θˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /kˈæp/ /ˈɒn
PUT yaw THINK-ing KAP ON
Definition
To start thinking very carefully and seriously about something, usually to solve a problem or come up with ideas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈkæp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /θˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /kˈæp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yur THINK-ing KAP ON
UK
PUT yaw THINK-ing KAP ON
Listen in Context
Let's put your thinking cap on and solve this puzzle together.
The teacher said, "Time to put your thinking cap on for the next question."
Before the meeting, everyone needs to put their thinking cap on.
I can't think of any good ideas. I really need to put my thinking cap on.