How to Pronounce "have a case"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkeɪs
HAV-uh-KAYS
hæv/ /æɪ/ /kˈeɪs
HAV-uh-KAYS
Definition
To have a valid legal argument or enough evidence to support a complaint or lawsuit. Can also mean to have a reason or justification for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkeɪs
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /kˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-KAYS
UK
HAV-uh-KAYS
Listen in Context
Do you have a case against your landlord?
If the evidence is strong, you'll have a case.
She thinks she doesn't have a case.
He brought the documents to prove he had a case.