How to pronounce nep
Say it like NEP. Nep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nep
American and British speakers say nep in essentially the same way: /nɛp/ in the US and /nɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEP.
What does nep mean?
- Catmint, catnip; Nepeta cataria.
- A knot in a fiber.
Where does nep come from?
From Middle English neppe, nepe, nepte, nept, from Old English nepte, nefte, from Latin nepeta.
Words that rhyme with nep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nep.
Questions about saying nep
How do you pronounce nep?
Say NEP. The American pronunciation is /nɛp/. In British English it is /nɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nep?
Nep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEP.
Do Americans and Brits say nep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛp/ and the British form is /nɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.