How to Pronounce "in jest"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛst
in JEST
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛst
in JEST
Definition
If you say something "in jest," you are not being serious; you are joking or making a playful remark.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdʒɛst
British English
ˈɪn/ /dʒˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in JEST
UK
in JEST
Listen in Context
I hope you know I said that in jest.
She made the comment in jest, not to hurt anyone.
Don't take what he said seriously; it was all in jest.
You can't be mad! I said it in jest, not to tease you.