How to Pronounce Name

To pronounce "name", say NAM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /neɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/neɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “name”

"name" has 2 syllables: nam-e. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does name mean?

noun

  1. Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.

    “I've never liked the name my parents gave me so I changed it at the age of twenty.”

  2. Reputation.

Synonyms

proper name

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Words that rhyme with name

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamedefamegameclaim

Related words

epithetdescribeidentifyrefercitementionnominateconstitute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "name"?▾

"Name" has 2 syllables: nam · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "name"?▾

The IPA transcription of "name" is /neɪm/.

What does "name" mean?▾

Name: Any nounal word or phrase which indicates a particular person, place, class, or thing.

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