How to pronounce naps
Say it like NAPS. Naps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of naps
American and British speakers say naps in essentially the same way: /næps/ in the US and /næps/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAPS.
What does naps mean?
- plural of nap How to pronounce nap
- kinky or curly hair
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nap How to pronounce nap
Words that rhyme with naps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of naps.
Questions about saying naps
How do you pronounce naps?
Say NAPS. The American pronunciation is /næps/. In British English it is /næps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naps?
Naps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAPS.
Do Americans and Brits say naps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næps/ and the British form is /næps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.