How to Pronounce "napoleons"
word
nəˈpoʊɫiən/, /nəˈpoʊɫjən
nuh-POH-lee-uhn(z)
næpˈəʊlɪənz
na-POH-lee-enz
Definition
'Napoleons' most often refers to the multilayer pastry dessert made with puff pastry and cream, but can also mean a historic French gold coin.
IPA Transcription
American English
nəˈpoʊɫiən/, /nəˈpoʊɫjən
British English
næpˈəʊlɪənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-POH-lee-uhn(z)
UK
na-POH-lee-enz
Listen in Context
I bought two napoleons at the bakery for dessert.
Napoleons are made of layers of puff pastry and cream.
French napoleons are famous all over the world.
He surprised me with some napoleons and coffee.