How to pronounce Naples
Say it like NAY-pulz. Naples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- pulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naples 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.
- pulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Naples
American and British speakers say Naples in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪpəlz/ in the US and /ˈneɪpəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-pulz.
What does Naples mean?
- A port city and comune, the capital of the Metropolitan City of Naples and the region of Campania, Italy.
Questions about saying Naples
How do you pronounce Naples?
Say NAY-pulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪpəlz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪpəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Naples?
Naples has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · pulz.
Do Americans and Brits say Naples the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪpəlz/ and the British form is /ˈneɪpəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.