How to pronounce moniker
Say it like MON-ih-ker. Moniker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce moniker. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MON
- ih
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moniker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of moniker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-ih-kuh.
What does moniker mean?
- A personal name or nickname; an informal label, often drawing attention to a particular attribute.“The rookie was upset at being called Lemon Drop until she realized that everyone on the team had a silly moniker.”
- A person's signature.
- An object (structured item of data) used to associate the name of an object with its location.
Where does moniker come from?
Online Etymological Dictionary's entry cites the Saturday Review (London newspaper) of 1857, which noted, "the word has a certain Coptic or Egyptian twang".
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying moniker
How do you pronounce moniker?
Say MON-ih-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moniker?
Moniker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · ih · ker.
Is moniker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɒnɪkə/ (MON-ih-kuh).