How to Pronounce Napping

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

NAPP-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “napping”

"napping" has 2 syllables: napp-ing. It rhymes with flapping and rapping, if that helps it stick.

What does napping 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 napping

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flappingrappingyappingstrappingwrappingsappingtappinglappingoverlappingsnappingtrappingcapping

Related words

asleepdrowsingdozingdozydrowsynoddingoff-guardunready

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "napping"?▾

"Napping" has 2 syllables: napp · ing.

What does "napping" mean?▾

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

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