How to Pronounce "strike it lucky"
expression
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɫəki
STRYKE-it-LUH-kee
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /lˈʌki
stryke-it-LUK-ee
Definition
To have good luck unexpectedly, especially when something fortunate happens by chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹaɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɫəki
British English
stɹˈaɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /lˈʌki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRYKE-it-LUH-kee
UK
stryke-it-LUK-ee
Listen in Context
He bought one lottery ticket and struck it lucky.
You might strike it lucky and find a seat on the bus.
Sometimes you just strike it lucky and everything works out.
We were just walking around and struck it lucky with a free concert in the park.