How to Pronounce "napalm"
word
/ˈneɪpɑm/
NAY-pahm
/nˈeɪpɑːm/
NAY-pahm
Definition
A highly flammable sticky gel used as a weapon, especially in bombs and flamethrowers, that burns intensely and spreads fire over a large area.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈneɪpɑm/
British English
/nˈeɪpɑːm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAY-pahm
UK
NAY-pahm
Listen in Context
The army used napalm during the war.
Napalm burns at extremely high temperatures.
Napalm was first used in World War II.
The images of napalm attacks shocked the world during the Vietnam War.