How to Pronounce "likely as not"
expression
ˈɫaɪkɫi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈnɑt
LIKE-lee az NOT
lˈaɪkli/ /ˈæs/ /nˈɒt
LIKE-lee as NOT
Definition
This expression means that something will probably happen, but it's not completely certain. It suggests that one outcome is just as likely as another, usually with the sense that the event will happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪkɫi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈnɑt
British English
lˈaɪkli/ /ˈæs/ /nˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIKE-lee az NOT
UK
LIKE-lee as NOT
Listen in Context
Likely as not, it will rain this afternoon.
He'll likely as not be late to the meeting.
Likely as not, she forgot to send the message.
You’ll likely as not run into him at the party.