Here's how to pronounce it:
* míng: sounds like "ming" but with a short "i" sound at the end, like "ming-g"
* zi: sounds like "dz" with a short "i" sound, like "dzz"
Therefore, míng zi is pronounced like "ming-dzz".
You can also use other words for "name" depending on the context, such as:
* 姓名 (xìng míng) - full name
* 称呼 (chēng hu) - name used to address someone
* 名号 (míng hào) - title or nickname
* 号 (hào) - nickname
* 代号 (dài hào) - code name
The best choice depends on the specific situation.