How to Pronounce "take for a spin"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɪn
TAYK-fer-uh-SPIN
tˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /spˈɪn
TAYK-faw-uh-SPIN
Definition
To drive or try out a vehicle—usually a car—for a short trip, often to test how it works. It can also mean to try something out briefly to see how it feels.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɪn
British English
tˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /spˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-fer-uh-SPIN
UK
TAYK-faw-uh-SPIN
Listen in Context
Can I take your new car for a spin?
She let me take it for a spin around the block.
I want to take this bike for a spin before buying it.
The salesman told me to take it for a spin and see if I liked the car.