How to Pronounce "hazard a guess"
expression
ˈhæzɝd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɛs
HAZ-erd uh GESS
hˈæzəd/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈɛs
HAZ-uhd uh GESS
Definition
To make a guess or give an answer even if you are not sure, often when you have little information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæzɝd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɛs
British English
hˈæzəd/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAZ-erd uh GESS
UK
HAZ-uhd uh GESS
Listen in Context
Can you hazard a guess how old she is?
If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say it might rain today.
Would you like to hazard a guess at the answer?
I'll hazard a guess—he probably got stuck in traffic.