How to Pronounce "take kindly"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈkaɪndɫi
TAYK KYND-lee
tˈeɪk/ /kˈaɪndli
TAYK KYND-lee
Definition
If someone 'takes kindly' to something, they respond to it in a friendly or positive way, or they accept it willingly. Often used in the negative ('not take kindly') to mean someone does not like or accept something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈkaɪndɫi
British English
tˈeɪk/ /kˈaɪndli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK KYND-lee
UK
TAYK KYND-lee
Listen in Context
She doesn't take kindly to jokes about her work.
Children may not take kindly to sudden changes.
People don't take kindly to being lied to.
I wouldn't take kindly to someone going through my personal things.