How to Pronounce "eureka moment"
expression
yoo-REE-kuh MOH-muhnt
yoo-REE-kuh MOH-muhnt
Definition
A 'eureka moment' is when you suddenly have a great idea or understand something very important after being confused or searching for the answer.
IPA Transcription
American English
jʊˈɹikə/ /ˈmoʊmənt
British English
juːɹˈiːkɐ/ /mˈəʊmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yoo-REE-kuh MOH-muhnt
UK
yoo-REE-kuh MOH-muhnt
Listen in Context
I had a eureka moment in math class when I solved the problem.
She experienced a eureka moment while working on her science project.
After hours of thinking, he finally had a eureka moment.
My eureka moment happened in the shower—I suddenly knew how to fix the bug!