How to Pronounce "why in god's name"
expression
WHY in GODZ NAME
WHY in GODZ NAME
Definition
An expression used to show strong surprise, anger, or frustration when asking about the reason for something. It adds extra emotion to the question 'why?'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwaɪ/, /ˈwaɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɡɑdz/ /ˈneɪm
British English
wˈaɪ/ /ˈɪn/ /ɡɒdz/ /nˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHY in GODZ NAME
UK
WHY in GODZ NAME
Listen in Context
Why in God's name did you leave the door open?
Why in God's name are you shouting?
Why in God's name are we awake so early?
Why in God's name would you do something like that?