How to Pronounce "stand a chance"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns
STAND-uh-CHANS
stˈænd/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
STAND-uh-CHAHNS
Definition
To have a possibility of success or of achieving something, even if only a small chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns
British English
stˈænd/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-uh-CHANS
UK
STAND-uh-CHAHNS
Listen in Context
Do we stand a chance of winning this game?
He doesn't stand a chance against the champion.
If you don't try, you won't stand a chance.
Honestly, we didn't stand a chance out there with all that rain.