How to Pronounce "come at"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈæt
KUHM-at
kˈʌm/ /ˈæt
KUM-at
Definition
To move toward someone or something, sometimes in an attacking way; also, to approach a problem or task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈæt
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-at
UK
KUM-at
Listen in Context
The dog suddenly came at me.
How will you come at this problem?
He tried to come at me with a stick.
If you come at him like that, he'll just get defensive.