How to pronounce kidnaping
Say it like KID-nap-ing. Kidnaping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- nap
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kidnaping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- napGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kidnaping
American and British speakers say kidnaping in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-nap-ing.
What does kidnaping mean?
- present participle and gerund of kidnap How to pronounce kidnap
- Alternative spelling of kidnapping.
- Alternative spelling of kidnapping.
Words that rhyme with kidnaping
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Words that sound like kidnaping
Questions about saying kidnaping
How do you pronounce kidnaping?
Say KID-nap-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kidnaping?
Kidnaping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · nap · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say kidnaping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kidnaping?
Kidnaping sounds the same as kidnapping in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.