How to Pronounce "a case in point"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkeɪs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɔɪnt
uh KAYS in POYNT
æɪ/ /kˈeɪs/ /ˈɪn/ /pˈɔɪnt
uh KAYS in POYNT
Definition
Used to show or emphasize that something you mentioned is a good example of the point you are making.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkeɪs/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈpɔɪnt
British English
æɪ/ /kˈeɪs/ /ˈɪn/ /pˈɔɪnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh KAYS in POYNT
UK
uh KAYS in POYNT
Listen in Context
Many cities have traffic problems; Los Angeles is a case in point.
Fresh fruit can be expensive. Cherries are a case in point.
Some animals are endangered; tigers are a case in point.
Online shopping is growing fast; Amazon is a case in point.