How to pronounce namesakes
Say it like NAYM-sayks. Namesakes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM).
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- NAYM
- sayks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Namesakes 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.
- sayksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of namesakes
American and British speakers say namesakes in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪmˌseɪks/ in the US and /ˈneɪmˌseɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYM-sayks.
What does namesakes mean?
- plural of namesake How to pronounce namesake
- third-person singular simple present indicative of namesake How to pronounce namesake
Questions about saying namesakes
How do you pronounce namesakes?
Say NAYM-sayks. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪmˌseɪks/. In British English it is /ˈneɪmˌseɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in namesakes?
Namesakes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAYM). Broken into parts: NAYM · sayks.
Do Americans and Brits say namesakes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪmˌseɪks/ and the British form is /ˈneɪmˌseɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.