How to Pronounce Namesake

To pronounce "namesake", say NAM-es-ak-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈneɪmseɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈneɪmseɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “namesake”

"namesake" has 4 syllables: nam-es-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does namesake mean?

noun

  1. One who is named after another or for whom another is named.
  2. (by extension) A ship or a building that is named after someone or something.

verb

  1. To name (somebody) after somebody else.

Synonyms

eponym

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Words that rhyme with namesake

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breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

namesignaturebehalfeponymistcognominalto-nameetymologyaftername

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "namesake"?▾

"Namesake" has 4 syllables: nam · es · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "namesake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "namesake" is /ˈneɪmseɪk/.

What does "namesake" mean?▾

Namesake: One who is named after another or for whom another is named.

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