How to Pronounce Dead-naming

To pronounce "dead-naming", say DEADN-am-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

DEADN-am-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “dead-naming”

"dead-naming" has 3 syllables: deadn-am-ing.

What does dead-naming mean?

noun

  1. An act of instance of naming as the target of a death-curse — of killing by naming.

verb

  1. To refer to someone (especially a transgender person) who has changed names by a previous name.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dead-naming"?▾

"Dead-naming" has 3 syllables: deadn · am · ing.

What does "dead-naming" mean?▾

Dead-naming: An act of instance of naming as the target of a death-curse — of killing by naming.

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