How to Pronounce "chancy"
word
ˈtʃænsi
CHAN-see
tʃˈɑːnsi
CHAN-see
Definition
Something that is chancy involves risk or uncertainty and might not succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃænsi
British English
tʃˈɑːnsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAN-see
UK
CHAN-see
Listen in Context
Starting a new business can be chancy.
It’s chancy to walk alone at night.
That investment looks chancy to me.
It’s a bit chancy, but let’s give it a try.