How to Pronounce "a shot at"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑt/ /ˈæt
uh-SHAHT-at
æɪ/ /ʃˈɒt/ /ˈæt
uh-SHOT-at
Definition
An informal way to say 'an attempt at' or 'a chance to try or achieve something.' It means trying to do something, even if success is not certain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɑt/ /ˈæt
British English
æɪ/ /ʃˈɒt/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SHAHT-at
UK
uh-SHOT-at
Listen in Context
I'm going to give a shot at baking a cake.
He took a shot at the job, but didn't get it.
Let's all have a shot at solving the puzzle.
If you don't take a shot at your dreams, you'll never know.