How to Pronounce "it's a jungle out there"
expression
ITS uh JUN-guhl owt THAIR
its uh JUNG-guhl owt THAIR
Definition
This expression is used to describe a situation or environment that is very competitive, dangerous, or chaotic, like a wild jungle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒəŋɡəɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈðɛɹ
British English
ɪts/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈʌŋɡəl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ðˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ITS uh JUN-guhl owt THAIR
UK
its uh JUNG-guhl owt THAIR
Listen in Context
Be careful at school. It's a jungle out there.
You need to protect yourself; it's a jungle out there.
My dad always says, 'it's a jungle out there,' when I leave the house.
If you want that promotion, remember—it's a jungle out there.