How to Pronounce "make a guess"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɛs
MAYK-uh-GESS
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈɛs
MAYK-uh-GESS
Definition
To try to give an answer or opinion about something when you are not sure or do not have all the information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɛs
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-GESS
UK
MAYK-uh-GESS
Listen in Context
Can you make a guess about how old she is?
He likes to make a guess when he doesn't know the answer.
Please make a guess if you are not sure.
I'm not sure what the answer is, but I'll make a guess anyway.