How to Pronounce "gamble on"
expression
ˈɡæmbəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GAM-buhl-ahn
ɡˈæmbəl/ /ˈɒn
GAM-buhl-on
Definition
To take a risk by investing money, support, or effort into something in the hope that it will succeed, usually when the result is uncertain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæmbəɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈæmbəl/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAM-buhl-ahn
UK
GAM-buhl-on
Listen in Context
I wouldn't gamble on winning the lottery.
She decided to gamble on a new job in a different city.
It's risky to gamble on unknown stocks.
Sometimes you just have to gamble on yourself and take the leap.