How to Pronounce "a household name"
expression
uh HOWS-hohld NAYM
uh HOWSH-ohld NAYM
Definition
A person, brand, or product that is very well known by most people, especially in a country or community.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhaʊsˌhoʊɫd/ /ˈneɪm
British English
æɪ/ /hˈaʊshəʊld/ /nˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh HOWS-hohld NAYM
UK
uh HOWSH-ohld NAYM
Listen in Context
Coca-Cola is a household name around the world.
After the movie, the actress became a household name.
Google has become a household name for internet searches.
He hopes his invention will one day be a household name.