How to Pronounce "rotten luck"
expression
ˈɹɑtən/ /ˈɫək
RAW-tuhn LUK
ɹˈɒtən/ /lˈʌk
ROT-uhn LUK
Definition
Used to describe very bad or unfortunate luck, especially when things go wrong in a way that feels unfair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɑtən/ /ˈɫək
British English
ɹˈɒtən/ /lˈʌk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAW-tuhn LUK
UK
ROT-uhn LUK
Listen in Context
He missed his flight—what rotten luck!
We got caught in the rain again—just rotten luck.
She dropped her phone in water—such rotten luck.
Every time I try to win a prize, I get rotten luck.