How to Pronounce Naphtha

To pronounce "naphtha", say NAPHTH-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnæfθə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnæfθə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “naphtha”

"naphtha" has 2 syllables: naphth-a. It rhymes with aphtha, if that helps it stick.

What does naphtha mean?

noun

  1. Naturally occurring liquid petroleum.
  2. Any of a wide variety of aliphatic or aromatic liquid hydrocarbon mixtures distilled from petroleum or coal tar, especially as used in solvents or petrol.

Words that rhyme with naphtha

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aphtha

Related words

petroleumgasolineoildistillateboilingcrackinglowrange

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "naphtha"?▾

"Naphtha" has 2 syllables: naphth · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "naphtha"?▾

The IPA transcription of "naphtha" is /ˈnæfθə/.

What does "naphtha" mean?▾

Naphtha: Naturally occurring liquid petroleum.

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