How to Pronounce "touch wood"
expression
ˈtətʃ/ /ˈwʊd
TUCH wood
tˈʌtʃ/ /wˈʊd
TUCH wood
Definition
Used when you want to prevent bad luck after mentioning something good or something you hope will continue. People often say it while physically touching wood.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtətʃ/ /ˈwʊd
British English
tˈʌtʃ/ /wˈʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUCH wood
UK
TUCH wood
Listen in Context
I hope it doesn't rain on our picnic, touch wood.
So far, nobody in the family is sick, touch wood.
The car hasn't broken down this year, touch wood.
My phone has never crashed—touch wood!