How to Pronounce "lottery"
word
/ˈɫɑtɝi/
LAH-duh-ree
/lˈɒtəɹi/
LO-tuh-ree
Definition
A lottery is a game or system in which people buy tickets and a random draw decides who wins money or prizes. It can also mean any situation where the result depends mostly on luck.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɑtɝi/
British English
/lˈɒtəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAH-duh-ree
UK
LO-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
She bought a lottery ticket at the store.
His uncle won the lottery last year.
They check the lottery numbers every Friday night.
Getting an appointment there feels like winning the lottery.