Start with the 'n' sound by placing your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
Move to the 'æ' as in 'cat', by opening your mouth wide.
Finish with the 'p' sound by closing your lips and then releasing them quickly.
nap-ee (two syllables)
nap-ah (adding extra vowel)
nuhp (using 'ʌ' instead of 'æ')
Same as American
Same as American
Open your mouth as if saying 'cat' and keep it wide.
No, 'nap' is only one syllable.
Close your lips, then release them quickly.
A short sleep during the day.
/ˈnæpɪŋ/
Taking a nap
/ˈnæpər/
Person who naps
/ˈnæpkɪn/
Cloth or paper for wiping
Napping ends with /ɪŋ/ sound.
Napper ends with /ər/ sound.
Napkin has a second syllable with /kɪn/.
Focus on the short 'æ' sound found in words like 'cat' and 'hat'.
Remember that 'nap' is just one syllable; avoid adding extra sounds.
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