How to Pronounce "guess at"
expression
ˈɡɛs/ /ˈæt
GESS-at
ɡˈɛs/ /ˈæt
gESS-at
Definition
To try to give an answer or form an opinion about something without having all the facts; to make an estimate based on limited information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛs/ /ˈæt
British English
ɡˈɛs/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GESS-at
UK
gESS-at
Listen in Context
Can you guess at the number of candies in the jar?
I can only guess at the reason why he left early.
The teachers had to guess at the students' test results before seeing them.
We can only guess at how much this project will actually cost in the end.