How to Pronounce "get out of a jam"
expression
GET-owt-uhv-uh-JAM
get-OWT-ov-ay-jam
Definition
To escape from a difficult or problematic situation, often by finding a quick or clever solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒæm
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈæm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-owt-uhv-uh-JAM
UK
get-OWT-ov-ay-jam
Listen in Context
He asked his friend to help him get out of a jam.
Sometimes it's hard to get out of a jam alone.
She always finds a way to get out of a jam.
I really thought I was stuck, but somehow I managed to get out of a jam.