How to Pronounce "take a run at"
expression
TAYK-uh-RUN-at
TAYK-uh-RUN-at
Definition
To try or attempt something, or to make an effort to succeed at something difficult or new.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-RUN-at
UK
TAYK-uh-RUN-at
Listen in Context
I'm going to take a run at fixing the car myself.
If you want the job, you should take a run at the application.
Let me take a run at this puzzle.
He decided to take a run at starting his own business.