How to pronounce nape
Say it like NAYP. Nape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAYP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nape pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nape
American and British speakers say nape in essentially the same way: /neɪp/ in the US and /neɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYP.
What does nape mean?
- The back part of the neck.
- The part of a fish or bird immediately behind the head.
- Napalm.
- To bombard with napalm.
Where does nape come from?
From Middle English nape, naape, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with nape
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nape.
Questions about saying nape
How do you pronounce nape?
Say NAYP. The American pronunciation is /neɪp/. In British English it is /neɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nape?
Nape is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAYP.
Do Americans and Brits say nape the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /neɪp/ and the British form is /neɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.