How to Pronounce "by chance"
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈtʃæns
BYE CHANS
bˈaɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
BYE CHAANS
Definition
Used to say that something happened unexpectedly or without planning, usually by accident or luck.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈtʃæns
British English
bˈaɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE CHANS
UK
BYE CHAANS
Listen in Context
I met her by chance at the supermarket.
He found the old photo by chance.
Did you hear about the news by chance?
We ran into each other by chance on the street after years apart.