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How to pronounce Napoleon How to pronounce Napoleon?

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Pronunciation of Napoleon in Greece

The Greek pronunciation of Napoleon, specifically in Athens, Greece, is

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n aa p oh l EH oh n
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no
  • aa sounds like the 'a' in car
  • p sounds like the 'p' in pet
  • oh sounds like the 'o' in so
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet

Origin: Greek


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Pronunciation of Napoleon in Poland

In Poland, Napoleon is primarily classified as a male first name. Click the play button to hear the Polish pronunciation

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Type of Name: First Name
Gender: Male
Origin: Polish


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Pronunciation of Napoleon in the US

The American pronunciation of Napoleon, specifically in California, US, is

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n uh - p OH l - y uh n
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no
  • uh sounds like the 'u' in up
  • p sounds like the 'p' in pet
  • oh sounds like the 'o' in so
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • y sounds like the 'y' in yes


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Pronunciation of Napoleon in the US

The American pronunciation of Napoleon, specifically in California, US, is

n uh p OH l ee uh n
  • n sounds like the 'n' in no
  • uh sounds like the 'u' in up
  • p sounds like the 'p' in pet
  • oh sounds like the 'o' in so
  • l sounds like the 'l' in let
  • ee sounds like the 'ee' in see


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Pronunciation of Napoleon in the US

In the US, Napoleon is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in United States, is

nae - poh - leh - ONH

"Made famous by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, born Napoleone di Buonaparte in Corsica, France. The meaning of the name, clearly, does not coincide with the Emperor's birthplace."

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: French
Meaning: "Man From Naples"


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Pronunciation of Napoleon in Spain

The Spanish pronunciation of Napoleon is 

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Pronunciation of Napoleon in the US

In the US, Napoleon is primarily classified as a first name. The American pronunciation, specifically in United States, is

nah-'pole'-'lei'-ONH

nah - rhymes with "ah! (screaming interjection)"

ONH - nasal French syllable, does not rhyme with any English words - sounds very roughly like "bONe," if the "e" were removed

"Made famous by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, born Napoleone di Buonaparte in Corsica, France. The meaning of the name, clearly, does not coincide with the Emperor's birthplace."

Type of Name: First Name
Origin: French
Meaning: "Man From Naples"


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What is the correct British pronunciation of the name Greenwich?

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The correct answer is "gren-itch."

In the southeastern corner of London lies Greenwich, a borough famous for marking the Prime Meridian (0° longitude), the imaginary line that separates the eastern and western halves of the world.

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