How to pronounce Annapolis
Say it like uh-NAP-uh-lis. Annapolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP).
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- uh
- NAP
- uh
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annapolis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Annapolis
American and British speakers say Annapolis in essentially the same way: /əˈnæpəlɪs/ in the US and /əˈnæpəlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAP-uh-lis.
What does Annapolis mean?
- state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
Questions about saying Annapolis
How do you pronounce Annapolis?
Say uh-NAP-uh-lis. The American pronunciation is /əˈnæpəlɪs/. In British English it is /əˈnæpəlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Annapolis?
Annapolis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAP). Broken into parts: uh · NAP · uh · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say Annapolis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnæpəlɪs/ and the British form is /əˈnæpəlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.