How to Pronounce "comeuppance"
word
ˌkəˈməpəns
kuh-MUH-pens
kʌmˈʌpəns
kum-UP-ens
Definition
A punishment or negative outcome that someone deserves for their bad actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkəˈməpəns
British English
kʌmˈʌpəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MUH-pens
UK
kum-UP-ens
Listen in Context
After years of cheating, he finally got his comeuppance.
The villain gets his comeuppance at the end of the movie.
Many people thought she would never face her comeuppance.
It's satisfying to see the bully finally meet his comeuppance.