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How to Pronounce "take a gamble"

expression

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡæmbəɫ
TAYK uh GAM-buhl
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈæmbəl
TAYK uh GAM-buhl

Definition

To do something where there is a risk of losing or failing, often hoping for a good result even if it's uncertain.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡæmbəɫ

British English

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈæmbəl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

TAYK uh GAM-buhl

UK

TAYK uh GAM-buhl

Listen in Context

Sometimes you have to take a gamble to achieve your dreams.

She didn't want to take a gamble with her health.

He decided to take a gamble and start his own business.

He knew it was risky, but he chose to take a gamble on the new project.