How to Pronounce "take a punch at"
expression
TAYK uh PUNCH at
TAYK uh PUNCH at
Definition
To try to hit someone with your fist; to swing at someone as if to punch them, often out of anger or defense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpəntʃ/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈʌntʃ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh PUNCH at
UK
TAYK uh PUNCH at
Listen in Context
He tried to take a punch at his brother but missed.
Don't take a punch at people when you're angry.
She saw him take a punch at the wall out of frustration.
He got so mad he almost took a punch at his boss.