How to Pronounce "a stroke of luck"
expression
uh STROHK uhv LUHK
uh STROHK ov LUK
Definition
An unexpected event or good fortune that happens by chance; something lucky that happens suddenly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɹoʊk/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫək
British English
æɪ/ /stɹˈəʊk/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh STROHK uhv LUHK
UK
uh STROHK ov LUK
Listen in Context
Winning the ticket was a stroke of luck.
It was a stroke of luck that we found your wallet.
Getting that job was a stroke of luck for her.
Finding a parking spot right away was a stroke of luck in this busy city.