How to Pronounce Names

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/neɪmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “names

"names" has 2 syllables: nam-es. It rhymes with exclaims and aims, if that helps it stick.

What does names 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.

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.

noun

  1. Any of several types of true yam (Dioscorea) used in Caribbean Spanish cooking.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with names

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "names"?

"Names" has 2 syllables: nam · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "names"?

The IPA transcription of "names" is /neɪmz/.

What does "names" mean?

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

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