How to Pronounce "what are the odds"
expression
WUHT-ur-thee-AHDZ
WOT-uh-thee-ODZ
Definition
A phrase used to ask how likely something is to happen, often expressing surprise at a coincidence or unexpected event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɑdz
British English
wˈɒt/ /ɛə/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɒdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUHT-ur-thee-AHDZ
UK
WOT-uh-thee-ODZ
Listen in Context
What are the odds of winning the lottery?
What are the odds of it raining today?
What are the odds we'll see a shooting star tonight?
I just ran into my neighbor in Paris—what are the odds!