How to Pronounce "take a crack at"
expression
TAYK-uh-KRAK-at
TAYK-uh-KRAK-at
Definition
To try to do something, especially when you are not sure if you will succeed or have never done it before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɹæk/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kɹˈæk/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-KRAK-at
UK
TAYK-uh-KRAK-at
Listen in Context
I'll take a crack at fixing the computer.
She wants to take a crack at painting.
Let’s take a crack at this puzzle together.
I’ve never cooked Thai food before, but I’ll take a crack at it tonight.