How to Pronounce Napped

To pronounce "napped", say NAPP-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

NAPP-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “napped”

"napped" has 2 syllables: napp-ed. It rhymes with rapt and snapped, if that helps it stick.

What does napped mean?

verb

  1. To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
  2. To be off one's guard.

    “The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse.”

verb

  1. To form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather).

verb

  1. To grab; to nab.

Synonyms

dozesnooze

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Words that rhyme with napped

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

raptsnappedadapttrappedwrappedstrappedchappedkidnappedhandicappedmappedentrappedlapped

Related words

brushedfleecysoftsleptsnoozeddozedsnoredate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "napped"?▾

"Napped" has 2 syllables: napp · ed.

What does "napped" mean?▾

Napped: To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.

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