How to Pronounce "on the off chance"
expression
ON thuh AWF chanss
ON thuh OF CHAANS
Definition
Used to talk about something you do even though it's very unlikely to happen, just in case there is a small possibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈtʃæns
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒf/ /tʃˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh AWF chanss
UK
ON thuh OF CHAANS
Listen in Context
I called her on the off chance she was at home.
Bring your umbrella on the off chance it rains.
She applied for the job on the off chance she might get it.
I stopped by your office on the off chance you wanted to grab lunch.