How do you pronounce "kidnapper"?

In American English: /ˈkɪdˌnæpɝ/ (KID-nap-ur). In British English: /kˈɪdnapə/ (K-idn). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪdˌnæpɝ/ (KID-nap-ur). In Australian English: /kˈɪdnapə/ (K-idn).

Is "kidnapper" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪdˌnæpɝ/ (KID-nap-ur), while in British English it's /kˈɪdnapə/ (K-idn).

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kidnapper

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/ˈkɪdˌnæpɝ/

KID-nap-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kɪdkid·næpnap·ɝper

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