How to Pronounce "put a cap on"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkæp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT uh KAP awn
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /kˈæp/ /ˈɒn
PUT uh KAP on
Definition
To set an upper limit on something, like an amount, quantity, or activity, usually to control or restrict it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkæp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /æɪ/ /kˈæp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT uh KAP awn
UK
PUT uh KAP on
Listen in Context
The government decided to put a cap on rent increases.
They want to put a cap on how much sugar is in drinks.
The school will put a cap on the number of students per class.
To control costs, the company plans to put a cap on overtime hours.