How to Pronounce "just about"
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /əˈbaʊt
JUHST-uh-BOWT or JIST-uh-BOWT
dʒˈʌst/ /ɐbˈaʊt
JUHST-uh-BOWT
Definition
'Just about' means almost, nearly, or approximately, often used to show something is very close to a condition or amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
dʒˈʌst/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHST-uh-BOWT or JIST-uh-BOWT
UK
JUHST-uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
It's just about midnight.
I have just about enough money for a ticket.
The project is just about finished.
I'm just about ready to leave if you are.