How do you pronounce "napkin"?

In American English: /ˈnæpkɪn/ (NAPK-in). In British English: /nˈapkɪn/ (N). In Canadian English: /ˈnæpkɪn/ (NAPK-in). In Australian English: /nˈapkɪn/ (N).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnæpkɪn/ (NAPK-in), while in British English it's /nˈapkɪn/ (N).

How to Pronounce "napkin"

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napkin

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/ˈnæpkɪn/

NAPK-in

Syllable Breakdown

næpknap·ɪnkin

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