How to Pronounce "in name only"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈneɪm/ /ˈoʊnɫi
in NAYM OHN-lee
ˈɪn/ /nˈeɪm/ /ˈəʊnli
in NAYM OHN-lee
Definition
When something is called or labeled as something, but does not actually have its real power, function, or qualities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈneɪm/ /ˈoʊnɫi
British English
ˈɪn/ /nˈeɪm/ /ˈəʊnli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in NAYM OHN-lee
UK
in NAYM OHN-lee
Listen in Context
He is the leader in name only.
The company exists in name only now.
Their marriage was in name only.
I'm the boss in name only—my team doesn't listen to me at all.