How to pronounce names
Say it like NAYMZ. Names is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Names pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of names
American and British speakers say names in essentially the same way: /neɪmz/ in the US and /neɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYMZ.
What does names mean?
- verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument“sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me”
Questions about saying names
How do you pronounce names?
Say NAYMZ. The American pronunciation is /neɪmz/. In British English it is /neɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in names?
Names is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say names the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /neɪmz/ and the British form is /neɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.