Como Pronunciar "knock on wood"

expression

NAHK-awn-WUHD

NOK-on-WUHD

Definição

People say this phrase (and sometimes tap on wood) to avoid bad luck after mentioning something hopeful or positive, as a way to keep those hopes safe.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈnɑk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwʊd

Inglês Britânico

nˈɒk/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈʊd

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

NAHK-awn-WUHD

NOK-on-WUHD

Ouça em Contexto

I haven't been sick all year, knock on wood.

The weather looks good for our trip, knock on wood.

My car has never broken down, knock on wood.

The baby finally slept through the night—knock on wood it happens again!