How to Pronounce "a go at"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈæt
uh-GOH-at
æɪ/ /ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈæt
uh-GOH-at
Definition
This informal expression means to try or attempt to do something, especially for the first time or to see how it goes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈæt
British English
æɪ/ /ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-GOH-at
UK
uh-GOH-at
Listen in Context
Can I have a go at driving your car?
Let the children have a go at painting.
It’s my first go at baking a cake.
I've never played tennis, but I’d love a go at it sometime.