How to Pronounce "snake eyes"
expression
ˈsneɪk/ /ˈaɪz
SNAYK-eyez
snˈeɪk/ /ˈaɪz
sn-AYK-eyez
Definition
When rolling dice, 'snake eyes' refers to getting two ones. It also means extremely bad luck or a disappointing result.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsneɪk/ /ˈaɪz
British English
snˈeɪk/ /ˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SNAYK-eyez
UK
sn-AYK-eyez
Listen in Context
He rolled snake eyes and lost the game.
Getting snake eyes is very unlucky.
She laughed when I got snake eyes twice in a row.
When your luck runs out, you get snake eyes.