How to Pronounce "call names"
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈneɪmz
KAWL NAYMZ
kˈɔːl/ /nˈeɪmz
KAWL NAYMZ
Definition
To insult someone by using offensive or mean words about them, often by calling them rude names.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈneɪmz
British English
kˈɔːl/ /nˈeɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWL NAYMZ
UK
KAWL NAYMZ
Listen in Context
Please don't call names at school.
He started to call names when he got angry.
It's not nice to call names.
Kids sometimes call names when they're upset.