How to Pronounce "twist of fate"
expression
TWIST-uhv-FAYT
twIST-ov-FAYT
Definition
A surprising or unexpected event caused by chance, especially when it changes someone’s situation strongly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtwɪst/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfeɪt
British English
twˈɪst/ /ˈɒv/ /fˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWIST-uhv-FAYT
UK
twIST-ov-FAYT
Listen in Context
By a twist of fate, they met again after many years.
Losing his ticket was a twist of fate that changed his plans.
It was a twist of fate that she got the last seat on the bus.
Sometimes, a twist of fate brings people together in unexpected ways.