How to pronounce neapolitan
Say it like nee-uh-PAH-lih-tun. Neapolitan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH).
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- nee
- uh
- PAH
- lih
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neapolitan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neapolitan
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nee-uh-POL-ih-tun.
What does neapolitan mean?
- Alternative spelling of Neapolitan.
Questions about saying neapolitan
How do you pronounce neapolitan?
Say nee-uh-PAH-lih-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌniəˈpɑlɪtən/. In British English it is /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neapolitan?
Neapolitan has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH). Broken into parts: nee · uh · PAH · lih · tun.
Is neapolitan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ (nee-uh-POL-ih-tun).