How to pronounce napless
Say it like NAP-lus. Napless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).
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- NAP
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Napless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of napless
American and British speakers say napless in essentially the same way: /ˈnæpləs/ in the US and /ˈnæpləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAP-lus.
What does napless mean?
- Without a nap; worn or threadbare.
- Without napping or sleeping.“a napless baby”
Where does napless come from?
From nap (“soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather”) + -less.
Words that rhyme with napless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of napless.
Questions about saying napless
How do you pronounce napless?
Say NAP-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpləs/. In British English it is /ˈnæpləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in napless?
Napless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say napless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæpləs/ and the British form is /ˈnæpləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.