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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!