How to pronounce napkins
Say it like NAP-kinz. Napkins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).
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- NAP
- kinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Napkins 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.
- kinzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of napkins
American and British speakers say napkins in essentially the same way: /ˈnæpkɪnz/ in the US and /ˈnæpkɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAP-kinz.
What does napkins mean?
- plural of napkin How to pronounce napkin
Questions about saying napkins
How do you pronounce napkins?
Say NAP-kinz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpkɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈnæpkɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in napkins?
Napkins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · kinz.
Do Americans and Brits say napkins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæpkɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈnæpkɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.