To pronounce "chances", say CHANC-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/
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"chances" has 2 syllables: chanc-es. It rhymes with enhances and advances, if that helps it stick.
noun
“We had the chance to meet the president last week.”
“Why leave it to chance when a few simple steps will secure the desired outcome?”
verb
“It chanced that I found a solution the very next day.”
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"Chances" has 2 syllables: chanc · es.
The IPA transcription of "chances" is /ˈtʃɑːnsɪz/.
Chances: An opportunity or possibility.
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