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