How to Pronounce "when your ship comes in"
expression
WHEN yur SHIP kumz IN
wen yaw SHIP kumz IN
Definition
This expression means the time when you finally become successful or get a big reward, often after waiting for a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈʃɪp/ /ˈkəmz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
wˈɛn/ /jˈɔː/ /ʃˈɪp/ /kˈʌmz/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHEN yur SHIP kumz IN
UK
wen yaw SHIP kumz IN
Listen in Context
Just wait—when your ship comes in, things will get better.
He dreams of buying a big house when his ship comes in.
People say to save money until your ship comes in.
You'll be able to travel the world when your ship comes in.