How to Pronounce "in a mess"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs
IN-uh-MESS
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛs
IN-uh-MESS
Definition
If something or someone is 'in a mess', it means they are very untidy or disorganized, or experiencing a difficult or confusing situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛs
British English
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-uh-MESS
UK
IN-uh-MESS
Listen in Context
My desk is in a mess.
The kitchen was in a mess after the party.
Her hair was in a mess when she woke up.
His life was in a mess after he lost his job.