How to pronounce napper
Say it like NAP-er. Napper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnæpɚ/NAP-er
UK British/ˈnæpə/NAP-uh
- NAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Napper 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of napper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAP-uh.
What does napper mean?
noun
- A person who takes a nap.
- The head.
Where does napper come from?
From nap + -er.
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Words that rhyme with napper
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Questions about saying napper
How do you pronounce napper?
Say NAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in napper?
Napper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · er.
Is napper 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 /ˈnæpə/ (NAP-uh).