How to Pronounce "take a whack at"
expression
TAYK uh WAK at
TAYK WAK at
Definition
To try doing something, even if you are not sure you'll succeed; to give something a go.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhwæk/, /ˈwæk/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /wˈæk/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK uh WAK at
UK
TAYK WAK at
Listen in Context
Let me take a whack at fixing the printer.
Do you want to take a whack at this puzzle?
I’ve never cooked this before, but I’ll take a whack at it.
I have no idea how to play chess, but I'm willing to take a whack at it.