How to Pronounce "worthy of the name"
expression
WUR-thee uhv thuh NAYM
WUR-thee ov thuh NAYM
Definition
Used to say that something truly deserves its title or reputation because it meets the expected standards.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝði/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈneɪm
British English
wˈɜːði/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUR-thee uhv thuh NAYM
UK
WUR-thee ov thuh NAYM
Listen in Context
This is not a pizza worthy of the name.
No doctor worthy of the name would ignore a patient in pain.
Is this really tea worthy of the name?
No meal here is worthy of the name, so don’t expect much.