How to pronounce nappier
Say it like NAP-ee-er. Nappier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).
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US American/ˈnæpiɚ/NAP-ee-er
UK British/ˈnæpiə/NAP-ee-uh
- NAP
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nappier 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nappier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAP-ee-uh.
What does nappier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of nappy: more nappy How to pronounce nappy
Questions about saying nappier
How do you pronounce nappier?
Say NAP-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnæpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nappier?
Nappier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · ee · er.
Is nappier 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 /ˈnæpiə/ (NAP-ee-uh).