How to pronounce Nippon
Say it like nip-ON. Nippon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- nip
- ON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nippon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Nippon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nip-ON.
What does Nippon mean?
- a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building
Words that rhyme with Nippon
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Questions about saying Nippon
How do you pronounce Nippon?
Say nip-ON. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɪˈpɑn/. In British English it is /ˌnɪˈpɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nippon?
Nippon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: nip · ON.
Is Nippon 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 /ˌnɪˈpɒn/ (nip-ON).