How to Pronounce "not a hope in hell"
expression
NAHT uh HOHP in HEL
NOT uh HOHP in HEL
Definition
This expression means that there is absolutely no chance something will happen; it is completely impossible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhoʊp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhɛɫ
British English
nˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /hˈəʊp/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT uh HOHP in HEL
UK
NOT uh HOHP in HEL
Listen in Context
You have not a hope in hell of winning that race.
There's not a hope in hell that he'll arrive on time.
We have not a hope in hell of finishing this today.
They said I'd get a promotion, but honestly, I have not a hope in hell.