How to pronounce hapchance
Say it like HAP-chants. Hapchance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAP).
- HAP
- chants
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hapchance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chantsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hapchance
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HAP-chahns.
What does hapchance mean?
- Chance, luck, fortune; the random or unplanned quality of an event. (frequently in by hapchance)
- A chance occurrence; an accident, a coincidence.
- Happening or met with by chance; chance, casual, random, haphazard.
- By chance; at random; haphazardly.
Where does hapchance come from?
hap (“luck, fortune, chance”) + chance (“chance, fortune”): a tautological compound, in which both elements independently mean “chance”.
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Questions about saying hapchance
How do you pronounce hapchance?
Say HAP-chants. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæpˌtʃænts/. In British English it is /ˈhæpˌtʃɑːns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hapchance?
Hapchance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAP). Broken into parts: HAP · chants.
Is hapchance 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 /ˈhæpˌtʃɑːns/ (HAP-chahns).