How to Pronounce “kidnap”
word
/ˈkɪdˌnæp/
KID-nap
/kˈɪdnæp/
KID-nap
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɪdˌnæp/
British English
/kˈɪdnæp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KID-nap
UK
KID-nap
Listen in Context
The gang tried to kidnap the businessman.
She was kidnapped on her way home.
Police found the child before the man could kidnap him.
They threatened to kidnap his son if he went to the police.