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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Nap'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Nap' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /æ/
TongueThe tongue is wide. The front stays forward, touching the back of the bottom front teeth. The back part of the tongue stretches up.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /p/
LipsThe lips start together. Then they separate.
TeethThere is a separation between the teeth.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'nap' Tongue Twister Challenge

Nifty Nellie napped near the gnarly knapsack, nibbling nachos while napping on a napkin. Nearby, Ned naughty-nosed in on Nellie's nap, nicking her nougat, neglecting his own nap. Nellie, now nocturnally nimble, nudged Ned, napping his way to the naughty napkin. No nap was ever so nonsensical, nor so naturally necessary!

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Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.

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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




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10 American English Words Similar to 'nap'

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naoki
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