How to Pronounce "stab at"
expression
ˈstæb/ /ˈæt
STAB-at
stˈæb/ /ˈæt
stab-AT
Definition
A 'stab at' something is an informal way to say an attempt or try at doing something, especially if you're not sure you'll succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstæb/ /ˈæt
British English
stˈæb/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAB-at
UK
stab-AT
Listen in Context
Let me stab at the answer.
She took a stab at cooking Italian food.
This is my first stab at painting.
I’m not sure, but I’ll take a stab at guessing his age.