How to pronounce chances
Say it like CHAN-suz. Chances has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN).
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US American/ˈtʃænsəz/CHAN-suz
UK British/ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/CHAHN-siz
- CHAN
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chances
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: CHAHN-siz.
What does chances mean?
noun
- plural of chance How to pronounce chance
- third-person singular simple present indicative of chance How to pronounce chance
Questions about saying chances
How do you pronounce chances?
Say CHAN-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃænsəz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chances?
Chances has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN). Broken into parts: CHAN · suz.
Is chances pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/ (CHAHN-siz).