How to Pronounce "hail a cab"
expression
ˈheɪɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkæb
HAIL-uh-KAB
hˈeɪl/ /æɪ/ /kˈæb
HAIL-uh-KAB
Definition
To signal or call a taxi, usually by waving your hand or raising your arm so the driver notices and stops for you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈheɪɫ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkæb
British English
hˈeɪl/ /æɪ/ /kˈæb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIL-uh-KAB
UK
HAIL-uh-KAB
Listen in Context
I stood on the corner to hail a cab.
It's easy to hail a cab in New York City.
Can you hail a cab for me, please?
It started raining, so I quickly tried to hail a cab.