How to pronounce kidnappings
Say it like KID-nap-ingz. Kidnappings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- nap
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kidnappings 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.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of kidnappings
American and British speakers say kidnappings in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-nap-ingz.
What does kidnappings mean?
- plural of kidnapping How to pronounce kidnapping
Questions about saying kidnappings
How do you pronounce kidnappings?
Say KID-nap-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kidnappings?
Kidnappings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · nap · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say kidnappings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.