How to Pronounce "in the unlikely event of"
expression
in thuh un-LAIK-lee i-VENT uhv
in thuh un-LAIK-lee iv-ENT ov
Definition
Used to introduce a situation that is very unlikely to happen, but still possible, usually to discuss what would be done if it does happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ənˈɫaɪkɫi/ /iˈvɛnt/, /ɪˈvɛnt/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ʌnlˈaɪkli/ /ɪvˈɛnt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh un-LAIK-lee i-VENT uhv
UK
in thuh un-LAIK-lee iv-ENT ov
Listen in Context
In the unlikely event of rain, the game will be postponed.
Please follow the instructions in the unlikely event of an emergency.
In the unlikely event of losing power, backup lights will turn on.
In the unlikely event of an accident, your insurance will cover the costs.