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