How to Pronounce "stab at"

expression

US

ˈstæb/ /ˈæt

STAB-at

UK

stˈæb/ /ˈæt

stab-AT

Definition

A 'stab at' something is an informal way to say an attempt or try at doing something, especially if you're not sure you'll succeed.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈstæb/ /ˈæt

British English

stˈæb/ /ˈæt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

STAB-at

UK

stab-AT

Listen in Context

Let me stab at the answer.

She took a stab at cooking Italian food.

This is my first stab at painting.

I’m not sure, but I’ll take a stab at guessing his age.