How to Pronounce "pigs can fly"
expression
ˈpɪɡz/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈfɫaɪ
PIGZ kan / kuhn FLY
pˈɪɡz/ /kˈæn/ /flˈaɪ
PIGZ kan FLY
Definition
This idiom is used to say that something will never happen or is impossible. It is often used humorously to show disbelief.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪɡz/ /ˈkæn/, /kən/ /ˈfɫaɪ
British English
pˈɪɡz/ /kˈæn/ /flˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIGZ kan / kuhn FLY
UK
PIGZ kan FLY
Listen in Context
He'll clean his room when pigs can fly.
They said they would apologize, but only if pigs can fly.
Will I win the lottery? Sure, when pigs can fly.
"Can you finish this huge cake by yourself?" "Yeah, right, pigs can fly!"