How to Pronounce "draw lots"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈɫɑts
DRAW LOTS
dɹˈɔː/ /lˈɒts
draw LOTS
Definition
To decide something by chance, often by picking pieces of paper, sticks, or other objects, with the outcome left to luck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /ˈɫɑts
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /lˈɒts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW LOTS
UK
draw LOTS
Listen in Context
Let's draw lots to see who does the dishes tonight.
The children drew lots to pick teams for soccer.
We drew lots to decide who would go first in the game.
If no one volunteers, we could just draw lots and settle it.