How to Pronounce "jury is out"
expression
JOOR-ee iz OWT
JAW-ree iz OWT
Definition
This expression means that a decision or an answer has not been reached yet, often used when people are still waiting for more information or results.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒʊɹi/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈaʊt
British English
dʒˈɔːɹi/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JOOR-ee iz OWT
UK
JAW-ree iz OWT
Listen in Context
The jury is out on whether that new diet really works.
The jury is out on the best way to solve this problem.
Scientists say the jury is out on whether sleep trackers are truly accurate.
The jury is out—nobody can agree if that movie was good or not.