How to Pronounce "a sporting chance"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ /ˈtʃæns
uh SPOR-ting CHANS
æɪ/ /spˈɔːtɪŋ/ /tʃˈɑːns
uh SPOR-ting CHAHNS
Definition
A fair or reasonable chance of success, not guaranteed but possible if effort or luck help.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɔɹtɪŋ/ /ˈtʃæns
British English
æɪ/ /spˈɔːtɪŋ/ /tʃˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SPOR-ting CHANS
UK
uh SPOR-ting CHAHNS
Listen in Context
Everyone deserves a sporting chance to succeed.
The team still has a sporting chance to win the game.
He gave the animal a sporting chance to escape.
We're behind in the polls, but we've still got a sporting chance if we work hard.