How to Pronounce "just a second"
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɛkənd
JUHST-uh-SEK-und
dʒˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /ˈsɛkɪnd
JUHST-uh-SEK-ind
Definition
A phrase used to ask someone to wait for a very short time, usually just a moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɛkənd
British English
dʒˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /ˈsɛkɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHST-uh-SEK-und
UK
JUHST-uh-SEK-ind
Listen in Context
Just a second, I'll get my keys.
Can you wait just a second?
I'll call you back in just a second.
Could you hang on just a second while I check?