How to Pronounce "take a chance"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns
TAYK-uh-CHANS
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
TAYK-uh-CHAANS
Definition
To do something that involves risk or uncertainty, hoping for a good result even though you may fail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-CHANS
UK
TAYK-uh-CHAANS
Listen in Context
He decided to take a chance and start his own business.
You should take a chance and apply for the job.
Let's take a chance and see what happens.
Sometimes you just have to take a chance or you'll never know what could have been.