How to Pronounce "come in handy"
expression
KUM-in HAN-dee
KUM-in HAN-dee
Definition
To be useful in a particular situation, especially when you did not expect to need it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhændi
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈændi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUM-in HAN-dee
UK
KUM-in HAN-dee
Listen in Context
You never know when a flashlight will come in handy.
This map will come in handy on our hike.
Some extra money might come in handy later.
That phone charger really came in handy when my battery died.