How to Pronounce "take a stab at"
expression
TAYK-uh-STAB-at
TAYK-uh-STAB-at
Definition
To try something, usually when you are not sure if you will succeed or don't have much experience with it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstæb/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /stˈæb/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-STAB-at
UK
TAYK-uh-STAB-at
Listen in Context
Can I take a stab at this question?
She decided to take a stab at baking a cake.
Let me take a stab at fixing your computer.
I've never played chess before, but I'll take a stab at it.