How to pronounce cryptonym
Say it like KRIP-tuh-nim. Cryptonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- tuh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptonym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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 cryptonym
American and British speakers say cryptonym in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪptəˌnɪm/ in the US and /ˈkrɪptəˌnɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIP-tuh-nim.
What does cryptonym mean?
- A secret name, a code name.“The spy was known only by his cryptonym, 'Shadow'.”
Where does cryptonym come from?
From crypto- (“hidden, secret”) + -onym (“name”).
Questions about saying cryptonym
How do you pronounce cryptonym?
Say KRIP-tuh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪptəˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪptəˌnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptonym?
Cryptonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · tuh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say cryptonym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪptəˌnɪm/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪptəˌnɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.