How to pronounce catnap
Say it like KAT-nap. Catnap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce catnap. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAT
- nap
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Catnap pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- napGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of catnap
American and British speakers say catnap in essentially the same way: /ˈkætˌnæp/ in the US and /ˈkætˌnæp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-nap.
What does catnap mean?
- A brief, light sleep, usually during the daytime.
- To take a catnap (short sleep or nap).
- To kidnap a cat.
Where does catnap come from?
From cat + nap. Named in reference to the feline habit of taking multiple, brief, and light naps throughout the day to conserve energy, rather than sleeping for one long, uninterrupted block.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying catnap
How do you pronounce catnap?
Say KAT-nap. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætˌnæp/. In British English it is /ˈkætˌnæp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in catnap?
Catnap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · nap.
Do Americans and Brits say catnap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkætˌnæp/ and the British form is /ˈkætˌnæp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.