How to Pronounce Named

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/neɪmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “named”

"named" has 2 syllables: nam-ed. It rhymes with exclaimed and ashamed, if that helps it stick.

What does named mean?

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To give a name to.

    “One visitor named Hou Yugang said he was not too concerned about climate change and Baishui’s melting.”

  2. To mention, specify.

    “He named his demands.”

adjective

  1. Having a name.

Synonyms

benamedesignatedub

Antonyms

unnamed

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Words that rhyme with named

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exclaimedashamedproclaimedmaimedacclaimedunashamedtamedinflamedclaimeddeclaimedfamedunnamed

Related words

calledonymoustitledsurnamedesignationdesignateddesignateso-called

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "named"?▾

"Named" has 2 syllables: nam · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "named"?▾

The IPA transcription of "named" is /neɪmd/.

What does "named" mean?▾

Named: (ditransitive) To give a name to.

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