How to Pronounce "not invented here"
expression
ˈnɑt/ /ˌɪnˈvɛntəd/, /ˌɪnˈvɛntɪd/ /ˈhiɹ
NOT in-VEN-tid heer
nˈɒt/ /ɪnvˈɛntɪd/ /hˈiə
not in-VEN-tid hee-uh
Definition
The belief or attitude that things not created within one's own organization or group are automatically inferior or rejected. Often used in business or technology.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˌɪnˈvɛntəd/, /ˌɪnˈvɛntɪd/ /ˈhiɹ
British English
nˈɒt/ /ɪnvˈɛntɪd/ /hˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOT in-VEN-tid heer
UK
not in-VEN-tid hee-uh
Listen in Context
The company rejected the software because of a not invented here mindset.
Our team's not invented here attitude slows down progress.
A not invented here mentality can block useful ideas from outside.
There's a real not invented here syndrome at that company—they never use outside solutions.