How to Pronounce "an a for effort"
expression
an AY fer EF-ert
an AY faw EF-uht
Definition
This expression means someone worked hard or tried their best, even if the result wasn't perfect. It's often used to praise effort, not success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɛfɝt
British English
ˈɐn/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɛfət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an AY fer EF-ert
UK
an AY faw EF-uht
Listen in Context
You didn't win, but you get an A for effort.
I give my students an A for effort when they try their best.
He gets an A for effort because he practiced every day.
The cake didn't turn out great, but hey, an A for effort!