How to Pronounce "kidnaping"
word
ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ
KID-nap-ing
kˈɪdnæp
KID-nap
Definition
The act of taking someone away illegally by force, usually to demand money or other advantages for their release.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɪdˌnæpɪŋ
British English
kˈɪdnæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KID-nap-ing
UK
KID-nap
Listen in Context
The police stopped a kidnaping last night.
Kidnaping is a serious crime everywhere.
The news reported a kidnaping near the school.
There was a big search after the kidnaping was discovered.