How to Pronounce "every cloud has a silver lining"
expression
ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈkɫaʊd/ /ˈhæz/, /həz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪɫvɝ/ /ˈɫaɪnɪŋ
EV-ree KLOWD HAZ uh SIL-ver LIE-ning
ˈɛvɹi/ /klˈaʊd/ /hˈæz/ /æɪ/ /sˈɪlvɐ/ /lˈaɪnɪŋ
EV-ree KLOWD haz uh SIL-vuh LIE-ning
Definition
This expression means that even in bad or difficult situations, there is always something positive or hopeful to be found.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛvɝi/, /ˈɛvɹi/ /ˈkɫaʊd/ /ˈhæz/, /həz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪɫvɝ/ /ˈɫaɪnɪŋ
British English
ˈɛvɹi/ /klˈaʊd/ /hˈæz/ /æɪ/ /sˈɪlvɐ/ /lˈaɪnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EV-ree KLOWD HAZ uh SIL-ver LIE-ning
UK
EV-ree KLOWD haz uh SIL-vuh LIE-ning
Listen in Context
My friend reminded me that every cloud has a silver lining when I lost my job.
Even though it rained on our picnic, every cloud has a silver lining because we played games indoors.
Remember, every cloud has a silver lining after a hard day.
I was upset about missing the train, but hey, every cloud has a silver lining—I met an old friend while waiting for the next one.