How to Pronounce "nicknames"
word
ˈnɪkˌneɪmz
NIK-naymz
nˈɪkneɪmz
NIK-naymz
Definition
Names that people use instead of their real names, often given by friends or family as a sign of affection or to describe a person's characteristics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪkˌneɪmz
British English
nˈɪkneɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NIK-naymz
UK
NIK-naymz
Listen in Context
Many people have nicknames given by their friends.
Children often make up funny nicknames for each other.
Her family uses cute nicknames for her at home.
He goes by several nicknames, depending on who he's with.