How to Pronounce "take care of number one"
expression
TAYK KAIR uhv NUM-ber WUHN
TAYK KAIR ov NUM-buh WON
Definition
To make your own needs and interests the most important, even if it means not helping others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈkɛɹ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈnəmbɝ/ /ˈwən
British English
tˈeɪk/ /kˈeə/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈnʌmbə/ /wˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK KAIR uhv NUM-ber WUHN
UK
TAYK KAIR ov NUM-buh WON
Listen in Context
He always takes care of number one before helping anyone else.
Sometimes you have to take care of number one to survive.
My parents taught me not to just take care of number one.
If you always take care of number one, people might think you're selfish.