How to Pronounce "just a minute"
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
JUST-uh MIN-it
dʒˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /ˈmɪnɪt
JUST-uh MIN-it
Definition
Used to politely ask someone to wait for a short time, usually about a minute or less.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɪnət/, /maɪˈnut/, /maɪnˈjut
British English
dʒˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /ˈmɪnɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUST-uh MIN-it
UK
JUST-uh MIN-it
Listen in Context
Just a minute, I need to find my keys.
Can you wait just a minute?
I'll be there in just a minute.
Hey, just a minute—let me finish this text.