How to Pronounce "as best one can"
expression
AZ/ez BEST WUHN KAN/kuhn
AS BEST WON KAN
Definition
This expression means doing something with as much skill, effort, or ability as possible, even if the result isn't perfect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈwən/ /ˈkæn/, /kən
British English
ˈæs/ /bˈɛst/ /wˈɒn/ /kˈæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ/ez BEST WUHN KAN/kuhn
UK
AS BEST WON KAN
Listen in Context
She cleaned the house as best she could.
He fixed the bike as best he could without the right tools.
The students answered the questions as best they could.
We just have to keep going as best we can, even when it's tough.