How to Pronounce "out of luck"
expression
OWT-uhv-LUHK
OWT-ov-LUK
Definition
If you are out of luck, you are not able to get what you want, often because of bad luck or bad timing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫək
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-LUHK
UK
OWT-ov-LUK
Listen in Context
Sorry, you're out of luck—the store is closed.
He tried to buy a ticket, but he was out of luck.
We're out of luck because the last bus already left.
Looks like I'm out of luck—they're all sold out.