How to pronounce nickname
Say it like NIK-naym. Nickname has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- naym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nickname pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nickname
American and British speakers say nickname in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/ in the US and /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-naym.
What does nickname mean?
- a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)“Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph”“Henry's nickname was Slim”
- a descriptive name for a place or thing“the nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides'”
- give a nickname to
Where does nickname come from?
For other similar cases of incorrect division, see also apron, daffodil, newt, orange, umpire.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nickname
How do you pronounce nickname?
Say NIK-naym. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nickname?
Nickname has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · naym.
Do Americans and Brits say nickname the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/ and the British form is /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.