How to Pronounce Napoleon

To pronounce "napoleon", say NAP-ol-eon — 3 syllables, IPA /nəˈpəʊlɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/nəˈpəʊlɪən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “napoleon”

"napoleon" has 3 syllables: nap-ol-eon. It rhymes with scholion and scolion, if that helps it stick.

What does napoleon mean?

noun

  1. A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France.
  2. A form of solitaire.

noun

  1. A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.

noun

  1. A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.
  2. The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.

    “If the fabric has a nap, make sure all pieces are cut with the nap going the same direction.”

Words that rhyme with napoleon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scholionscolionanatolianholianholien

Related words

napoleonicbonaparteconquerormonarchdictatoremperorautocratwarlord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "napoleon"?▾

"Napoleon" has 3 syllables: nap · ol · eon.

What is the IPA transcription of "napoleon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "napoleon" is /nəˈpəʊlɪən/.

What does "napoleon" mean?▾

Napoleon: A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France.

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