How to Pronounce "if worst comes to worst"
expression
if WURST KUHMZ tuh WURST
if WURST KUHMZ too WURST
Definition
This phrase means if the absolute worst situation happens, then a certain action will be taken. It is used to talk about a last option when everything else has failed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪf/, /ɪf/ /ˈwɝst/ /ˈkəmz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈwɝst
British English
ˈɪf/ /wˈɜːst/ /kˈʌmz/ /tˈuː/ /wˈɜːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
if WURST KUHMZ tuh WURST
UK
if WURST KUHMZ too WURST
Listen in Context
If worst comes to worst, we can call for help.
We should be fine, but if worst comes to worst, we will stay in a hotel.
If worst comes to worst, I will walk home.
You probably won't get stuck, but if worst comes to worst, just give me a call.