How to Pronounce "take a chance on"
expression
TAYK-uh-CHANS-awn
TAYK-uh-CHAHNS-on
Definition
To decide to try, trust, or support someone or something, even though you are not sure of success and there is some risk.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-CHANS-awn
UK
TAYK-uh-CHAHNS-on
Listen in Context
She decided to take a chance on a new job in another city.
Would you take a chance on this project?
He asked her to take a chance on him.
Sometimes you just have to take a chance on people.