How to pronounce kidnappers
Say it like KID-nap-erz. Kidnappers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- nap
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kidnappers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kidnappers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KID-nap-uz.
What does kidnappers mean?
- plural of kidnapper How to pronounce kidnapper
Questions about saying kidnappers
How do you pronounce kidnappers?
Say KID-nap-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdˌnæpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kidnappers?
Kidnappers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · nap · erz.
Is kidnappers 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 /ˈkɪdˌnæpəz/ (KID-nap-uz).