How to Pronounce "here goes nothing"
expression
ˈhiɹ/ /ˈɡoʊz/ /ˈnəθɪŋ
HEER gohz NUH-thing
hˈiə/ /ɡˈəʊz/ /nˈʌθɪŋ
HEE-uh gohz NUTH-ing
Definition
This is an informal expression used before trying something uncertain or difficult, meaning you don't expect much success but are going to try anyway.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhiɹ/ /ˈɡoʊz/ /ˈnəθɪŋ
British English
hˈiə/ /ɡˈəʊz/ /nˈʌθɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEER gohz NUH-thing
UK
HEE-uh gohz NUTH-ing
Listen in Context
Here goes nothing. I'm going to try my luck at this game.
Okay, here goes nothing! I'm calling her now.
Here goes nothing. I'm about to give my first speech.
Well, here goes nothing—wish me luck!