How to Pronounce "thank your lucky stars"
expression
THANGK yor LUK-ee STARZ
THANGK yaw LUK-ee STAHZ
Definition
To feel or express great gratitude for being fortunate, especially after escaping a bad situation or avoiding trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθæŋk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫəki/ /ˈstɑɹz
British English
θˈæŋk/ /jˈɔː/ /lˈʌki/ /stˈɑːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THANGK yor LUK-ee STARZ
UK
THANGK yaw LUK-ee STAHZ
Listen in Context
You should thank your lucky stars you weren't hurt in the accident.
I thank my lucky stars every day for my family.
We can thank our lucky stars the storm missed us.
Honestly, I thank my lucky stars I got that job offer.