How to Pronounce "a stab at"
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstæb/ /ˈæt
uh-STAB-at
æɪ/ /stˈæb/ /ˈæt
uh-STAB-at
Definition
An informal way to say an attempt or a try at doing something, especially when you are not sure if you will succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstæb/ /ˈæt
British English
æɪ/ /stˈæb/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-STAB-at
UK
uh-STAB-at
Listen in Context
Let me have a stab at solving this puzzle.
He took a stab at cooking dinner for the first time.
Do you want to have a stab at this question?
She made a stab at writing a novel during her vacation.