How to pronounce naphtha
Say it like NAF-thuh. Naphtha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAF).
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US American/ˈnæfθə/NAF-thuh
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- NAF
- thuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naphtha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does naphtha mean?
noun
- Naturally occurring liquid petroleum.
- Any of a wide variety of aliphatic or aromatic liquid hydrocarbon mixtures distilled from petroleum or coal tar, especially as used in solvents or petrol.
Questions about saying naphtha
How do you pronounce naphtha?
Say NAF-thuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæfθə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naphtha?
Naphtha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAF). Broken into parts: NAF · thuh.