How to Pronounce "cap it all off"
expression
ˈkæp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈɔf
KAP-it-awl-AWF
kˈæp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈɒf
KAP-it-AWL-OFF
Definition
Used to introduce the final, often most significant event in a series, usually as a highlight or a surprising climax. It often means something happens at the end that makes the situation better or worse.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈɔf
British English
kˈæp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-it-awl-AWF
UK
KAP-it-AWL-OFF
Listen in Context
We had a great meal, and to cap it all off, they brought us free dessert.
He was late, forgot his bag, and to cap it all off, his phone died.
We saw the sunset, and to cap it all off, dolphins appeared in the water.
I lost my wallet, missed the bus, and to cap it all off, it started pouring rain.