How to Pronounce "make a grab at"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹæb/ /ˈæt
MAYK-uh-GRAB-at
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈæb/ /ˈæt
MAYK-a-GRAB-at
Definition
To quickly try to take or catch something by reaching for it with your hand, often suddenly or without thinking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɹæb/ /ˈæt
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡɹˈæb/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-GRAB-at
UK
MAYK-a-GRAB-at
Listen in Context
She made a grab at her falling phone.
He made a grab at the last piece of pizza.
As soon as the door opened, the dog made a grab at my shoe.
He tried to make a grab at her hand, but she pulled away.