How to Pronounce "have a stab"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstæb
HAV-uh-STAB
hæv/ /æɪ/ /stˈæb
HAV-uh-STAB
Definition
To try to do something, especially when you are not sure if you will succeed. It's an informal way to say 'give something a try.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstæb
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /stˈæb
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uh-STAB
UK
HAV-uh-STAB
Listen in Context
Let me have a stab at fixing the TV.
Anyone want to have a stab at the answer?
I’ll have a stab at cooking tonight.
He’s never repaired a bike before, but he’ll have a stab if you show him how.