How to pronounce napa
Say it like NAP-uh. Napa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).
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- NAP
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Napa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of napa
American and British speakers say napa in essentially the same way: /ˈnæpə/ in the US and /ˈnæpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAP-uh.
What does napa mean?
- Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis, a kind of Chinese cabbage.
- napa leather
Words that rhyme with napa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of napa.
Questions about saying napa
How do you pronounce napa?
Say NAP-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpə/. In British English it is /ˈnæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in napa?
Napa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say napa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæpə/ and the British form is /ˈnæpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.