How to Pronounce "not in a million"
expression
NAHT in uh MIL-yuhn
NOT in ay MIL-ee-uhn
Definition
This expression means something will never happen, even if given a very long time. It emphasizes that the possibility is extremely unlikely or impossible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɪɫjən
British English
nˈɒt/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /mˈɪliən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT in uh MIL-yuhn
UK
NOT in ay MIL-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
I would not in a million eat that insect.
He will not in a million win that race.
You will not in a million guess my secret.
Would I date him? Not in a million!