How to pronounce kidnapper
Say it like KID-nap-er. Kidnapper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɪdˌnæpɚ/KID-nap-er
UK British/ˈkɪdˌnæpə/KID-nap-uh
- KID
- nap
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kidnapper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kidnapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KID-nap-uh.
What does kidnapper mean?
noun
- A person who kidnaps someone.
Where does kidnapper come from?
From kidnap + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying kidnapper
How do you pronounce kidnapper?
Say KID-nap-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdˌnæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kidnapper?
Kidnapper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · nap · er.
Is kidnapper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɪdˌnæpə/ (KID-nap-uh).