How to Pronounce "in and of itself"
expression
IN-uhnd-uhv-it-SELF
IN-and-ov-its-ELF
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is being considered alone, not in connection with anything else. It means 'by itself' or 'on its own'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈəv/ /ˌɪtˈsɛɫf
British English
ˈɪn/ /ˈænd/ /ˈɒv/ /ɪtsˈɛlf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uhnd-uhv-it-SELF
UK
IN-and-ov-its-ELF
Listen in Context
The book, in and of itself, is not difficult to read.
Money, in and of itself, does not bring happiness.
Exercising, in and of itself, is good for your health.
That rule, in and of itself, doesn’t make much sense to me.