How to Pronounce "russian roulette"
expression
ˈɹəʃən/ /ɹuˈɫɛt
RUHSH-uhn roo-LET
ˈrʌʃən/ /ɹuːlˈɛt
RUSH-uhn roo-LET
Definition
A deadly game where a person puts a single bullet in a gun, spins the chamber, and pulls the trigger, not knowing if it will fire. It is also used to describe taking a big risk with possible serious consequences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəʃən/ /ɹuˈɫɛt
British English
ˈrʌʃən/ /ɹuːlˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHSH-uhn roo-LET
UK
RUSH-uhn roo-LET
Listen in Context
He played Russian roulette with his life by taking such a dangerous job.
Playing with unknown chemicals is like Russian roulette.
Investing all his money in one stock was financial Russian roulette.
Driving through a storm without headlights is basically Russian roulette.