How to Pronounce "a fighting chance"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈtʃæns
uh FY-ting CHANS
æɪ/ /fˈaɪtɪŋ/ /tʃˈɑːns
uh FY-ting CHAHNS
Definition
A situation where there is a real but limited possibility of success, even though it's difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈtʃæns
British English
æɪ/ /fˈaɪtɪŋ/ /tʃˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh FY-ting CHANS
UK
uh FY-ting CHAHNS
Listen in Context
The doctors said she has a fighting chance to recover.
If we work together, we have a fighting chance to win.
This team still has a fighting chance in the tournament.
We might be the underdogs, but we've got a fighting chance if we play smart.