How to Pronounce "kidnapper"
word
/ˈkɪdˌnæpɝ/
KID-na-pur
/kˈɪdnæpɐ/
KID-na-puh
Definition
A kidnapper is a person who takes someone away illegally, usually by force, and often asks for money (ransom) for their return.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɪdˌnæpɝ/
British English
/kˈɪdnæpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KID-na-pur
UK
KID-na-puh
Listen in Context
The kidnapper took the child from the playground.
Police arrested the kidnapper last night.
The kidnapper demanded a large ransom.
No one saw the kidnapper leave the building.