How to Pronounce "a blessing in disguise"
expression
uh BLESS-ing in dis-GYZ
uh BLESS-ing in dis-GYZ
Definition
A problem or bad situation that turns out to bring something good or beneficial, though it didn't seem that way at first.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɫɛsɪŋ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /dɪsˈɡaɪz
British English
æɪ/ /blˈɛsɪŋ/ /ˈɪn/ /dɪsɡˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh BLESS-ing in dis-GYZ
UK
uh BLESS-ing in dis-GYZ
Listen in Context
Losing my job was a blessing in disguise, because I found my dream career.
Breaking my leg seemed bad, but it was a blessing in disguise because I met amazing new friends at the hospital.
Moving to a new city turned out to be a blessing in disguise for our family.
Getting stuck in traffic was a blessing in disguise—I avoided the storm and got home safe.