How to Pronounce "a crack at"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɹæk/ /ˈæt
uh-KRAK-at
æɪ/ /kɹˈæk/ /ˈæt
uh-KRAK-at
Definition
An informal way to say 'an attempt' or 'a try' at doing something, or a chance to do it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɹæk/ /ˈæt
British English
æɪ/ /kɹˈæk/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KRAK-at
UK
uh-KRAK-at
Listen in Context
Let me have a crack at solving this puzzle.
She took a crack at cooking Italian food for us.
Anyone want a crack at this video game?
I’ve never done rock climbing before, but I’ll give a crack at it.