How to Pronounce "lord only knows"
expression
ˈɫɔɹd/ /ˈoʊnɫi/ /ˈnoʊz
LORD ohn-lee NOHZ
lˈɔːd/ /ˈəʊnli/ /nˈəʊz
LAWD ohn-lee NOHZ
Definition
This expression means no one knows except God; it is used to show you have no idea about something, usually when the answer is impossible or extremely difficult to know.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔɹd/ /ˈoʊnɫi/ /ˈnoʊz
British English
lˈɔːd/ /ˈəʊnli/ /nˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LORD ohn-lee NOHZ
UK
LAWD ohn-lee NOHZ
Listen in Context
Lord only knows where my keys are.
He left the party early and lord only knows why.
Lord only knows how long this will take.
We need that report, but lord only knows when it'll show up.