How to Pronounce "hit the jackpot"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒækˌpɑt
HIT thuh JAK-pot
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /dʒˈækpɒt
HIT thuh JAK-pot
Definition
To win a large prize, especially in gambling or a lottery. Also used informally to describe experiencing unexpected great success or luck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdʒækˌpɑt
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /dʒˈækpɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh JAK-pot
UK
HIT thuh JAK-pot
Listen in Context
He hit the jackpot and won a million dollars in the lottery.
After moving to the city, she felt like she hit the jackpot with her new friends.
You really hit the jackpot when you got that job!
Their first try at business, and they already hit the jackpot.