How to Pronounce Kidnappings

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

KIDN-app-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “kidnappings”

"kidnappings" has 3 syllables: kidn-app-ings. It rhymes with trappings and mappings, if that helps it stick.

What does kidnappings mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with kidnappings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trappingsmappingstappings

Related words

abducteesabductionabductionsabductorsdisappearanceshijackershostageskidnappers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kidnappings"?▾

"Kidnappings" has 3 syllables: kidn · app · ings.

What does "kidnappings" mean?▾

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

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