not invented here

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What does not invented here mean?

Invented outside one's own organization (referring to the knee-jerk dismissal of products, technologies, etc. that come from third parties).

How to pronounce not invented here

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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