How to pronounce pseudonym
Say it like SOO-duh-nim. Pseudonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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US American/ˈsudəˌnɪm/SOO-duh-nim
UK British/ˈsjuːdəʊnɪm/SYOO-doh-nim
- SOO
- duh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudonym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudonym
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: SYOO-doh-nim.
What does pseudonym mean?
noun
- A fictitious name (more literally, a false name), as those used by writers and movie stars.“The Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson wrote "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll.”
Questions about saying pseudonym
How do you pronounce pseudonym?
Say SOO-duh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈsudəˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈsjuːdəʊnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudonym?
Pseudonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · duh · nim.
Is pseudonym pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈsjuːdəʊnɪm/ (SYOO-doh-nim).