How to pronounce nameplate
Say it like NAYM-playt. Nameplate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nameplate. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAYM
- playt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nameplate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- playtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nameplate
American and British speakers say nameplate in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/ in the US and /ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYM-playt.
What does nameplate mean?
- A plate or plaque inscribed with a name.“the nameplate on a locomotive”
- The masthead of a newspaper.
Where does nameplate come from?
From name + plate.
Questions about saying nameplate
How do you pronounce nameplate?
Say NAYM-playt. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nameplate?
Nameplate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM). Broken into parts: NAYM · playt.
Do Americans and Brits say nameplate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈneɪmˌpleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.