How to Pronounce "nickname"

word

/ˈnɪkˌneɪm/

NIK-naym

/nˈɪkneɪm/

NIK-naym

Definition

A nickname is an informal name people use for someone or something instead of the full or real name. It is often shorter, friendlier, or based on a special trait, habit, or memory.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈnɪkˌneɪm/

British English

/nˈɪkneɪm/

Simplified Pronunciation

NIK-naym

Listen in Context

My friends gave me the nickname "Ace."

Her nickname at school was Mimi.

He does not like that nickname.

I didn't even know that was her nickname until yesterday.