How to Pronounce "icecaps"
word
ˈaɪsˌkæps
EYES-kaps
ˈaɪskæps
EYES-kaps
Definition
Large areas of thick ice that cover the land at the North and South poles, or on mountain tops, all year round.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪsˌkæps
British English
ˈaɪskæps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYES-kaps
UK
EYES-kaps
Listen in Context
The icecaps at the North Pole are very large.
Scientists study how icecaps change over time.
Global warming is causing the icecaps to melt.
It's shocking how fast the Arctic icecaps are disappearing these days.