How to Pronounce "chance upon"
expression
ˈtʃæns/ /əˈpɑn
CHANSS uh-PAHN
tʃˈɑːns/ /əpˈɒn
CHAANS up-ON
Definition
To find or meet someone or something by accident, without planning or expecting it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃæns/ /əˈpɑn
British English
tʃˈɑːns/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHANSS uh-PAHN
UK
CHAANS up-ON
Listen in Context
I chanced upon an old photo while cleaning my room.
We chanced upon a small café on our walk.
He chanced upon his childhood friend in the market.
You never know what you'll chance upon in a place like this.