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