How to Pronounce "get your comeuppance"
expression
GET yor kuh-MUH-pens
get YAW kum-UP-ens
Definition
To receive the punishment or negative outcome that you deserve for your bad actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˌkəˈməpəns
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /kʌmˈʌpəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET yor kuh-MUH-pens
UK
get YAW kum-UP-ens
Listen in Context
The bully finally got his comeuppance at the end of the year.
If you cheat on the test, you’ll get your comeuppance sooner or later.
The thief got his comeuppance when he was finally caught.
Everyone knew the boss was unfair, but it took years before he finally got his comeuppance.