How to pronounce allonym
Say it like AL-uh-nim. Allonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allonym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allonym
American and British speakers say allonym in essentially the same way: /ˈæləˌnɪm/ in the US and /ˈæləˌnɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-uh-nim.
What does allonym mean?
- A pseudonym, (particularly) another person's name used as a pseudonym by the author of a work.
- An allonymous work: a book published under the name of a person other than its true author.
Where does allonym come from?
From allo- (“other, different”) + -onym (“name”), probably via French allonyme.
Questions about saying allonym
How do you pronounce allonym?
Say AL-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allonym?
Allonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say allonym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləˌnɪm/ and the British form is /ˈæləˌnɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.