How to pronounce deadname
Say it like DED-naym. Deadname has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce deadname. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DED
- naym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadname pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- naymKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of deadname
American and British speakers say deadname in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdneɪm/ in the US and /ˈdɛdneɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-naym.
What does deadname mean?
- A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name.
- To refer to someone (especially a transgender person) who has changed names by their previous name.
Where does deadname come from?
From dead + name, because the old name is dead (“no longer used”).
Questions about saying deadname
How do you pronounce deadname?
Say DED-naym. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdneɪm/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdneɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadname?
Deadname has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · naym.
Do Americans and Brits say deadname the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdneɪm/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdneɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.