How many syllables in "kidnaps"?

"kidnaps" has 2 sílabas (kid - naps).

How to divide "kidnaps"?

"kidnaps" divides into 2 parts: kid · naps.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (kid... naps) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"kidnaps": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:kid·naps

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KID-naps(kid · naps)● ○

Stress in "kidnaps" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɪd.næps⁄

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How many syllables in "kidnaps"?: "kidnaps" has 2 sílabas (kid - naps).
How to divide "kidnaps"?: "kidnaps" divides into 2 parts: kid · naps.
Where is the stress in "kidnaps"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "kidnaps"?: Say each syllable slowly (kid... naps) and listen on SayItVid.