How to Pronounce "try as i may"
expression
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈmeɪ
TRY az eye MAY
tɹˈaɪ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈaɪ/ /mˈeɪ
try AZ eye MAY
Definition
This phrase means 'no matter how much I try' or 'even though I try very hard.' It is often used to introduce something that is difficult or impossible to achieve, despite one's efforts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹaɪ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈmeɪ
British English
tɹˈaɪ/ /ˈæs/ /ˈaɪ/ /mˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRY az eye MAY
UK
try AZ eye MAY
Listen in Context
Try as I may, I can't solve this math problem.
Try as I may, I can't wake up early every day.
Try as I may, I can't remember her name.
Try as I may, I just can't seem to make him laugh.