How do you pronounce "chances"?

In American English: /ˈtʃænsəz/ (CHANS-uhz). In British English: /tʃˈɑːnsɪz/ (CH-ahns). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃænsəz/ (CHANS-uhz). In Australian English: /tʃˈansɪz/ (CH).

Is "chances" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃænsəz/ (CHANS-uhz), while in British English it's /tʃˈɑːnsɪz/ (CH-ahns).

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chances

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/ˈtʃænsəz/

CHANS-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

tʃænscha·əznces

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