How to Pronounce "name and shame"
expression
NAYM-and-SHAYM
NAYM-and-SHAYM
Definition
To publicly reveal the names of people or organizations who have done something wrong in order to embarrass or pressure them to change their behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈneɪm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈʃeɪm
British English
nˈeɪm/ /ˈænd/ /ʃˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAYM-and-SHAYM
UK
NAYM-and-SHAYM
Listen in Context
The school decided to name and shame students who were caught cheating.
The city uses a name and shame list for restaurants with poor hygiene.
Some people believe it's wrong to name and shame others online.
Activists hope to name and shame big polluters to get them to act responsibly.