How many syllables in "kidnapping"?

"kidnapping" has 3 音節 (kid - nap - ping).

How to divide "kidnapping"?

"kidnapping" divides into 3 parts: kid · nap · ping.

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

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

音節ガイド

3 音節

"kidnapping": 3 音節.

音節:kid·nap·ping

第1強勢

KID-nap-ping(kid · nap · ping)● ○ ○

Stress in "kidnapping" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɪd.næ.pɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkɪd.næ.pɪŋ

音節kid·nap·ping

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How many syllables in "kidnapping"?: "kidnapping" has 3 音節 (kid - nap - ping).
How to divide "kidnapping"?: "kidnapping" divides into 3 parts: kid · nap · ping.
Where is the stress in "kidnapping"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "kidnapping"?: Say each syllable slowly (kid... nap... ping) and listen on SayItVid.