Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chuck-a-luck

/tʃˈʌkəlˌʌk/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.10 in modern English

Syllables: chuck--a-luck
IPA: /tʃˈʌkəlˌʌk/

27

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A game of chance in which players bet on combinations of three dice.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Mumble-the-peg, poker, fuzzy-guzzy, chuck-a-luck and other innocent amusements if not taught to children, were the principal social events […]"

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

chuck-luck (alternative) chuckle-luck (alternative)

Phrases

crown and anchor

Frequently Paired Words

crown and anchor

Synonyms

birdcage sweat-cloth

Questions

How do you pronounce chuck-a-luck?: The recorded pronunciation is /tʃˈʌkəlˌʌk/.
What does chuck-a-luck mean?: A game of chance in which players bet on combinations of three dice.

How to pronounce chuck-a-luck

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