How to Pronounce "chances are"
expression
ˈtʃænsəz/, /ˈtʃænsɪz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ
CHAN-siz AR, CHAN-siz ER
tʃˈɑːnsɪz/ /ɛə
CHAN-siz AIR
Definition
This informal expression means that something is very likely to happen or is probably true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃænsəz/, /ˈtʃænsɪz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ
British English
tʃˈɑːnsɪz/ /ɛə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAN-siz AR, CHAN-siz ER
UK
CHAN-siz AIR
Listen in Context
Chances are it will rain later today.
Chances are she forgot her keys again.
Chances are you will like this movie.
If you leave your food out, chances are the dog will eat it.