How to Pronounce "put your name in the hat"
expression
PUT yor NAYM in thuh HAT
put yaw NAYM in thuh HAT
Definition
To officially show that you want to be chosen for something, like a competition, job, or opportunity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈneɪm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhæt
British English
pʊt/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈeɪm/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT yor NAYM in thuh HAT
UK
put yaw NAYM in thuh HAT
Listen in Context
Anyone can put their name in the hat for the prize.
He didn't put his name in the hat for the election.
If you're interested, just put your name in the hat and see what happens!
I decided to put my name in the hat for the new project at work.