How to pronounce kidnapped
Say it like KID-napt. Kidnapped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- napt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kidnapped 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.
- naptGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of kidnapped
American and British speakers say kidnapped in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdˌnæpt/ in the US and /ˈkɪdˌnæpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-napt.
What does kidnapped mean?
- simple past and past participle of kidnap How to pronounce kidnap
- subjected to kidnapping
Questions about saying kidnapped
How do you pronounce kidnapped?
Say KID-napt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdˌnæpt/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdˌnæpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kidnapped?
Kidnapped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · napt.
Do Americans and Brits say kidnapped the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪdˌnæpt/ and the British form is /ˈkɪdˌnæpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.