How to Pronounce "just deserts"
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈdɛzɝts/, /dɪˈzɝts
JUHST dih-ZURTS
dʒˈʌst/ /ˈdɛzəts
JUHST DEZ-uhts
Definition
A punishment or reward that someone rightly deserves, especially when finally facing the consequences of their actions, typically in a negative sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈdɛzɝts/, /dɪˈzɝts
British English
dʒˈʌst/ /ˈdɛzəts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUHST dih-ZURTS
UK
JUHST DEZ-uhts
Listen in Context
After cheating, he finally got his just deserts.
People who are rude often receive their just deserts eventually.
Everyone agreed that the criminal faced his just deserts in court.
It might take time, but people always get their just deserts.