How to Pronounce "when pigs fly"
expression
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈpɪɡz/ /ˈfɫaɪ
HWEN pigz FLY or WIN pigz FLY
wˈɛn/ /pˈɪɡz/ /flˈaɪ
WEN pigz FLY
Definition
This is a humorous expression meaning that something will never happen or is impossible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈpɪɡz/ /ˈfɫaɪ
British English
wˈɛn/ /pˈɪɡz/ /flˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWEN pigz FLY or WIN pigz FLY
UK
WEN pigz FLY
Listen in Context
He will apologize when pigs fly.
I will believe you when pigs fly.
You’ll finish the project on time? Sure, when pigs fly.
She’ll move out of her parents' house when pigs fly.