How to Pronounce Neapolis
nee-AP-o-lihs
Neapolis is pronounced nee-AP-o-lihs (niˈæpəlɪs): four syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: nee-A-puh-lis, nee-AP-uh-lis.
What does Neapolis mean?
Neapolis means “the new city”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Where was Neapolis?
New city, a town in Thrace at which Paul first landed in Europe (Acts 16:11). It was the sea-port of the inland town of Philippi, which was distant about 10 miles. From this port Paul embarked on his last journey to Jerusalem (Acts 20:6). It is identified with the modern Turco-Grecian Kavalla.
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
nee-A-puh-lis
nee-AP-uh-lis
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