How to Pronounce "you name it"
expression
ˈju/ /ˈneɪm/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
YOO NAYM it
jˈuː/ /nˈeɪm/ /ˈɪt
YOO NAYM it
Definition
This expression is used to say that a list or set is very complete—all possible items of a type are included; anything you can think of. For example: 'We sell cakes, cookies, bread, you name it.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈju/ /ˈneɪm/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
jˈuː/ /nˈeɪm/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO NAYM it
UK
YOO NAYM it
Listen in Context
We have chocolate, vanilla, strawberry—you name it!
You can play football, tennis, basketball—you name it.
Our store sells bread, milk, eggs—you name it.
Travel, eat, relax—you name it, it’s possible on this vacation.