How to Pronounce "try as i might"
expression
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈmaɪt
TRY az EZZ EYE MITE
tɹˈaɪ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈaɪ/ /mˈaɪt
try-AS EYE myte
Definition
This expression means that even though you try very hard to do something, you still cannot succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈmaɪt
British English
tɹˈaɪ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈaɪ/ /mˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY az EZZ EYE MITE
UK
try-AS EYE myte
Listen in Context
Try as I might, I can't solve this puzzle.
Try as I might, I still arrive late.
Try as I might, I can't reach the top shelf.
Try as I might, nothing seems to cheer her up these days.