How to pronounce Napier
Say it like NAY-pee-er. Napier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Napier 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Napier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-pee-uh.
What does Napier mean?
- A city in Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand.
Words that rhyme with Napier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Napier.
Questions about saying Napier
How do you pronounce Napier?
Say NAY-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪpiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈneɪpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Napier?
Napier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · pee · er.
Is Napier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈneɪpiə/ (NAY-pee-uh).