How to Pronounce "lightning never strikes twice"
expression
LITE-ning NEV-er STRIKES TWICE
LITE-ning NEV-uh STRIKES TWICE
Definition
This expression means that a rare or unusual event is unlikely to happen again in the same way or place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈnɛvɝ/ /ˈstɹaɪks/ /ˈtwaɪs
British English
lˈaɪtnɪŋ/ /nˈɛvɐ/ /stɹˈaɪks/ /twˈaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LITE-ning NEV-er STRIKES TWICE
UK
LITE-ning NEV-uh STRIKES TWICE
Listen in Context
Don't worry, lightning never strikes twice.
They say lightning never strikes twice, so you'll be fine.
After the accident, everyone told her lightning never strikes twice.
I can't believe I lost my wallet again—so much for 'lightning never strikes twice.'