How to Pronounce "in heaven's name"
expression
in HEV-enz NAME
in HEV-enz NAME
Definition
Used to express surprise, shock, or frustration, especially when asking a question to emphasize you want an answer or explanation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɛvənz/ /ˈneɪm
British English
ˈɪn/ /ˈhɛvənz/ /nˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in HEV-enz NAME
UK
in HEV-enz NAME
Listen in Context
In heaven's name, what are you doing?
Why, in heaven's name, would you say that?
In heaven's name, hurry up!
How in heaven's name did you lose your keys again?