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How to Pronounce "go at"

expression

ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈæt
GOH-at
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈæt
GOH-at

Definition

To attack something or someone energetically, either physically or with strong effort; also, to start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈæt

British English

ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈæt

Simplified Pronunciation

US

GOH-at

UK

GOH-at

Listen in Context

The two boys started to go at each other during recess.

He really goes at his homework as soon as he gets home.

The dog went at the stranger barking loudly.

If you want to finish by noon, you’d better go at it now.