How to Pronounce "take a beating"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbitɪŋ
TAYK-uh-BEE-ting
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːtɪŋ
TAYK-uh-BEE-ting
Definition
To be badly harmed, damaged, or defeated, either literally (physically hurt) or figuratively (losing money, reputation, etc.).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbitɪŋ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈiːtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-BEE-ting
UK
TAYK-uh-BEE-ting
Listen in Context
After the match, the team took a beating.
The stock market took a beating last year.
My phone took a beating but it still works.
Our profits really took a beating this quarter.