How to Pronounce "in care of"
expression
IN KAIR-uhv
IN KAIR-ov
Definition
Used in addresses to show that something should be delivered to one person at the address of another, usually written as 'c/o'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkɛɹ/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɪn/ /kˈeə/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN KAIR-uhv
UK
IN KAIR-ov
Listen in Context
Send the package in care of Jane Smith at this address.
Write 'c/o' or 'in care of' before the person's name on the envelope.
He received a letter in care of his aunt's address.
Just put my name in care of the hotel – I’ll get it at the front desk.