How to Pronounce Nappy

To pronounce "nappy", say NAPPY — one syllable, IPA /ˈnæpi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈnæpi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nappy”

"nappy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with happy and sappy, if that helps it stick.

What does nappy mean?

noun

  1. An absorbent garment worn by a baby who does not yet have voluntary control of his or her bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent; a diaper.

verb

  1. To put a nappy on.

    “The mother nappied the baby.”

Synonyms

diapernapkin

Words that rhyme with nappy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

happysappyunhappysnappyslaphappyscrappyhappipappychappychappiestrappyflappy

Related words

diapernapkincurlyfrizzlyfrizzycrispkinkyfuzzy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nappy"?▾

"Nappy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nappy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nappy" is /ˈnæpi/.

What does "nappy" mean?▾

Nappy: An absorbent garment worn by a baby who does not yet have voluntary control of his or her bladder and bowels or by someone who is incontinent; a diaper.

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