Napoli
/ˈna.po.li/
Napoli is the Italian name for the major port city located in southern Italy.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Neapolitan dialect, the city is referred to as Napule.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈna.po.li/.
Did you know?
- The name Napoli comes from the Ancient Greek words for 'new' and 'city'.
- The local identity of Napoli is so strong that it has its own distinct linguistic tradition, the Neapolitan language, which is recognized by UNESCO as a language rather than just a dialect.
- People from Napoli have a unique relationship with the city's patron saints, often speaking to the statue of San Gennaro as if he were a living member of the community.
Examples in context
- Vado a Napule il prossimo mese.I'm going to Napoli next month.
- Napoli è una città affascinante.Napoli is a fascinating city.
- Voglio andare a Napoli.I want to go to Naples.
- Napoli è una città bellissima.Naples is a beautiful city.
- Hai mai visitato Napoli?Have you ever visited Naples?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing travel plans at a cafe.
- MartinaTi piacerebbe visitare Napoli?Would you like to visit Naples?
- AlessandroSì, Napoli è bellissima.Yes, Naples is beautiful.
- MartinaPossiamo andarci insieme in estate.We can go there together in the summer.
- AlessandroOttima idea, Martina!Great idea, Martina!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Napoli, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Napoli, napoli, CC BY-SA 4.0.
