How to Pronounce "luck of the draw"
expression
LUHK-uhv-thuh-DRAW
LUHK-ov-thuh-DRAW
Definition
This expression means that something happens by chance, not by choice or skill, and is decided randomly or by luck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫək/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɔ
British English
lˈʌk/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LUHK-uhv-thuh-DRAW
UK
LUHK-ov-thuh-DRAW
Listen in Context
Who gets the top bunk is just the luck of the draw.
It's just the luck of the draw who gets picked first.
Getting a window seat on the plane was luck of the draw.
Don’t feel bad, losing was just the luck of the draw.