How to pronounce napping
Say it like NAP-ing. Napping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).
- NAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Napping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of napping
American and British speakers say napping in essentially the same way: /ˈnæpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈnæpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAP-ing.
What does napping mean?
- present participle and gerund of nap How to pronounce nap
- The act of taking a nap or short sleep.
- The act or process of raising a nap, as on cloth.
Words that rhyme with napping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of napping.
Questions about saying napping
How do you pronounce napping?
Say NAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnæpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in napping?
Napping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say napping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈnæpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.