How to Pronounce "just in case"
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkeɪs
JUHST-in-KAYS or JIST-in-KAYS
dʒˈʌst/ /ˈɪn/ /kˈeɪs
JUST-in-KAYS
Definition
Used to talk about doing something as a precaution, in case something unexpected happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈkeɪs
British English
dʒˈʌst/ /ˈɪn/ /kˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHST-in-KAYS or JIST-in-KAYS
UK
JUST-in-KAYS
Listen in Context
Take an umbrella with you, just in case it rains.
I wrote down your number, just in case I forget it.
Bring some extra snacks, just in case you get hungry.
I'll send you the file now, just in case you need it later.