How to Pronounce Kidnaping

To pronounce "kidnaping", say KIDN-ap-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

KIDN-ap-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “kidnaping”

"kidnaping" has 3 syllables: kidn-ap-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kidnapping — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kidnaping mean?

verb

  1. To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.

noun

  1. The crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom.

Words that rhyme with kidnaping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcapping

Related words

abductnobblesnatchkidnapingsabductionkidnaperskidnappingsabductions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kidnaping"?▾

"Kidnaping" has 3 syllables: kidn · ap · ing.

What does "kidnaping" mean?▾

Kidnaping: To seize and detain a person unlawfully; sometimes for ransom.

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