How to pronounce napalm
Say it like NAY-pahm. Napalm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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US American/ˈneɪpɑm/NAY-pahm
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- NAY
- pahm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Napalm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pahmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does napalm mean?
noun
- A highly flammable, viscous substance, designed to stick to the body while burning, used in warfare as an incendiary especially in wooded areas.
- Anything very incendiary; dynamite.“When leaked, the controversial documents proved to be political napalm.”
- To spray or attack with napalm.
Where does napalm come from?
Formed from na(phthenic) palm(itic) acid, the two original components of the substance.
Questions about saying napalm
How do you pronounce napalm?
Say NAY-pahm. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪpɑm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in napalm?
Napalm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · pahm.