How to Pronounce Pot-luck

To pronounce "pot-luck", say POTL-uck — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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"pot-luck" has 2 syllables: potl-uck.

noun

A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available.
“Here are some leftover beans and meat; we can make a good potluck stew from them.”
(by extension) Whatever is available in a particular situation.

How many syllables are in "pot-luck"?▾

"Pot-luck" has 2 syllables: potl · uck.

What does "pot-luck" mean?▾

Pot-luck: A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available.

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