How to Pronounce "take a guess"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɛs
TAYK-uh-GESS
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈɛs
TAYK-uh-GESS
Definition
To try to answer a question or solve a problem without knowing the exact answer, by estimating or guessing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡɛs
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-GESS
UK
TAYK-uh-GESS
Listen in Context
Can you take a guess at my age?
Let's take a guess at the answer together.
If you're not sure, just take a guess.
Go ahead, take a guess—you might be right!