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How to pronounce take care of

take care of
/teɪk ker ʌv/

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Take care of, sound by sound

/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.

In a sentence

Above all, I take care of my health.

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How do you pronounce take care of?

Take care of is pronounced /teɪk ker ʌv/ in American English.

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