How to Pronounce "not a chance"
expression
NAHT-uh-CHANS
NOT-uh-CHAHNS
Definition
Used to strongly say that something will definitely not happen, or that you are refusing a request or suggestion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtʃæns
British English
nˈɒt/ /æɪ/ /tʃˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT-uh-CHANS
UK
NOT-uh-CHAHNS
Listen in Context
Not a chance! I will not let you drive my car.
- Can I have ice cream before dinner? - Not a chance.
Do you think he will win the race? Not a chance.
Me clean the whole basement alone? Not a chance.