How to Pronounce "in the unlikely event that happens"
expression
IN thuh un-LIKE-lee i-VENT that HAP-enz
in thuh un-LIKE-lee iv-ENT that HAP-enz
Definition
This expression means if something very rare or unexpected actually happens, often used to talk about unlikely possibilities to show you do not expect them to occur.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ənˈɫaɪkɫi/ /iˈvɛnt/, /ɪˈvɛnt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈhæpənz
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /ʌnlˈaɪkli/ /ɪvˈɛnt/ /ðˈæt/ /hˈæpənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN thuh un-LIKE-lee i-VENT that HAP-enz
UK
in thuh un-LIKE-lee iv-ENT that HAP-enz
Listen in Context
In the unlikely event that happens, we have a backup plan.
Please call me in the unlikely event that happens.
In the unlikely event that happens, insurance will cover the loss.
In the unlikely event that happens, just let me know and I'll sort it out.