How to Pronounce "thinking cap"
expression
ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈkæp
THINK-ing KAP
θˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /kˈæp
thing-ING kap
Definition
A humorous way to say you need to concentrate and think carefully to solve a problem or come up with an idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈkæp
British English
θˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /kˈæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THINK-ing KAP
UK
thing-ING kap
Listen in Context
It's time to put on your thinking cap and solve the puzzle.
Before we start, everyone, put on your thinking cap.
You need your thinking cap for this math problem.
Hang on, let me put my thinking cap on before we brainstorm ideas.