How to Pronounce "the odds are against one"
expression
thuh AWDZ are uh-GAYNST wun
thuh ODZ AIR uh-GENST won
Definition
This expression means that it is unlikely that someone will succeed or win because the chances are not in their favor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑdz/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈwən
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˈɒdz/ /ɛə/ /ɐɡˈɛnst/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh AWDZ are uh-GAYNST wun
UK
thuh ODZ AIR uh-GENST won
Listen in Context
The odds are against her, but she keeps trying to win the race.
The odds are against us finding the lost dog in the storm.
He knows the odds are against him, but he will not give up.
I knew the odds were against me, but I took the risk anyway.