Pronunciation: [bˈɛt͡ʃansɪŋ] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the word "bechancing" is often confused with "chancing". The phonetic transcription for "bechancing" is /bɪˈtʃænsɪŋ/. The "ch" sound is pronounced like "tch" in watch or match. The first syllable "be" is pronounced like "bee". The word means "to happen by chance" or "to occur unexpectedly". It's interesting to note that the word "bechance" is considered archaic but still used in literature and poetry.
Bechancing is the present participle of the verb "bechance." It refers to the act of happening or occurring by chance or fortuitously. The term describes an event or situation that takes place unexpectedly or inadvertently, without any preconceived plan or intention. Bechancing is often associated with events or circumstances that are unforeseen, unpredictable, or occur in a serendipitous manner.
When something is said to bechance, it implies that it happens naturally, without any control or conscious effort. The occurrence is typically influenced by external factors or circumstances that are beyond human control. Bechancing suggests that the event is not deliberate or premeditated, but rather a result of the circumstances or coincidences that transpire at a given time.
This term is commonly used in literature or storytelling to describe a twist of fate or an unexpected occurrence that significantly impacts the narrative. It adds an element of surprise or suspense to the storyline, as the characters are often taken by surprise or caught off guard by the bechancing events. Bechancing often introduces new developments or alters the course of events, reshaping the narrative direction and creating a sense of unpredictability and excitement.
The word "bechancing" is derived from the Middle English term "bechaunce", which is formed by adding the prefix "be-" meaning "about" or "around", to the noun "chaunce" meaning "chance". The noun "chaunce" itself comes from the Old French word "cheance", ultimately originating from the Latin word "cadentia", which means "fall" or "occurrence". Over time, the word "bechaunce" evolved into "bechancing" in modern English, typically used as a verb to denote something happening or occurring by chance or luck.
