How to pronounce lucky
Say it like LUHK-ee. Lucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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- LUHK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lucky
American and British speakers say lucky in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌki/ in the US and /ˈlʌki/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHK-ee.
What does lucky mean?
- occurring by chance“a lucky escape”“a lucky guess”
- having or bringing good fortune“my lucky day”“a lucky man”
- presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome“a favorable time to ask for a raise”“lucky stars”
Where does lucky come from?
From Middle English lukky, equivalent to luck + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with lucky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lucky.
Questions about saying lucky
How do you pronounce lucky?
Say LUHK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌki/. In British English it is /ˈlʌki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucky?
Lucky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say lucky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌki/ and the British form is /ˈlʌki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.