How to pronounce nappy
Say it like NAP-ee. Nappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nappy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAP
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nappy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of nappy
American and British speakers say nappy in essentially the same way: /ˈnæpi/ in the US and /ˈnæpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAP-ee.
What does nappy mean?
- An absorbent garment worn by a baby or toddler who does not yet have voluntary control of their bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent; a diaper.
- To put a nappy on.“The mother nappied the baby.”
- Having a nap (of cloth etc.); downy; shaggy.
- Inclined to sleep; sleepy.
Where does nappy come from?
A diminutive in -y. The base is probably napkin but possibly French nappe directly (note that napkin is already a diminutive).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- diaper
Words that rhyme with nappy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nappy.
Questions about saying nappy
How do you pronounce nappy?
Say NAP-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpi/. In British English it is /ˈnæpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nappy?
Nappy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say nappy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæpi/ and the British form is /ˈnæpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.