How to Pronounce "kidnapped"
word
/ˈkɪdˌnæpt/
KID-napt
/kˈɪdnæpt/
KID-napt
Definition
Taken away illegally by force or threat, usually to demand money, control someone, or force another person to do something. It is the past form and past participle of 'kidnap' and is often used as an adjective.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɪdˌnæpt/
British English
/kˈɪdnæpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KID-napt
UK
KID-napt
Listen in Context
The boy was kidnapped on his way home.
She was kidnapped and held for two days.
Police think the driver was kidnapped last night.
He got kidnapped for ransom while traveling abroad.