How to Pronounce Naps

To pronounce "naps", say NAPS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NAPS

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💡 Tip for remembering “naps”

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

What does naps mean?

noun

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

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.”

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.”

Synonyms

dozesnooze

Words that rhyme with naps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collapselapseelapseperhapsrelapsesnapsscrapschapstrapsgapsflapswraps

Related words

catnapsnoozesleepspabangnip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "naps"?▾

"Naps" has one syllable.

What does "naps" mean?▾

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

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