How to pronounce perchance
Say it like pur-CHANS. Perchance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHANS).
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- pur
- CHANS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perchance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- CHANSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of perchance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: pur-CHAHNS.
What does perchance mean?
- Perhaps.“You wouldn't, perchance, have a bottle opener on you, would you?”
Where does perchance come from?
From Middle English parchaunce, from Old French par cheance (“by chance”).
Words that rhyme with perchance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perchance.
Questions about saying perchance
How do you pronounce perchance?
Say pur-CHANS. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝˈtʃæns/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːˈtʃɑːns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perchance?
Perchance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHANS). Broken into parts: pur · CHANS.
Is perchance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɜːˈtʃɑːns/ (pur-CHAHNS).