How to Pronounce "what's in a name"
expression
WUHTS-in-uh-NAYM
WOTS-in-uh-NAYM
Definition
This phrase means that the name of something or someone is not important; what matters is the person or thing itself. It originates from Shakespeare and questions the true value of names.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwəts/, /ˈwəts/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈneɪm
British English
wɒts/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /nˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHTS-in-uh-NAYM
UK
WOTS-in-uh-NAYM
Listen in Context
He said, "What's in a name?" to show the name doesn't matter.
What's in a name when everyone still respects her?
Juliet asks, "What's in a name?" in the famous play.
People always argue over brands, but really, what's in a name?