How to Pronounce "outside chance"
expression
ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈtʃæns
OWT-SYD CHANS
ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /tʃˈɑːns
owt-SYD ch-AHNS
Definition
An 'outside chance' means there is a very small or unlikely possibility that something will happen, but it is still possible.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈtʃæns
British English
ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/ /tʃˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-SYD CHANS
UK
owt-SYD ch-AHNS
Listen in Context
She has an outside chance of winning the race.
There is an outside chance it will rain today.
He took the job offer on the outside chance they might promote him quickly.
It's an outside chance, but maybe we'll get tickets if we wait in line.