How to Pronounce "name of the game"
expression
NAYM-uv-thuh-GAYM
NAYM-ov-thuh-GAYM
Definition
The 'name of the game' means the most important aspect, main goal, or the real purpose of a situation or activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈneɪm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
nˈeɪm/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAYM-uv-thuh-GAYM
UK
NAYM-ov-thuh-GAYM
Listen in Context
Winning is the name of the game in professional sports.
In this business, speed is the name of the game.
The name of the game here is teamwork.
Staying flexible is really the name of the game in today’s job market.