How to pronounce namesake
Say it like NAYM-sayk. Namesake 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 namesake. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAYM
- sayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Namesake 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.
- saykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of namesake
American and British speakers say namesake in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪmˌseɪk/ in the US and /ˈneɪmˌseɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYM-sayk.
What does namesake mean?
- An entity that lends its name to another entity.
- A person with the same name as another.“The statesman Winston Churchill has a namesake, the American novelist Winston Churchill.”
- One who is named after another, often a child named after the parent or an ancestor.“Bill Sr's namesake, Bill Jr, is 30 years younger.”
- To name (somebody) after somebody else.
Where does namesake come from?
Mid-17th century. Equivalent to name + sake.
Questions about saying namesake
How do you pronounce namesake?
Say NAYM-sayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪmˌseɪk/. In British English it is /ˈneɪmˌseɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in namesake?
Namesake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM). Broken into parts: NAYM · sayk.
Do Americans and Brits say namesake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪmˌseɪk/ and the British form is /ˈneɪmˌseɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.