How to Pronounce "take the trouble"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
TAYK thuh TRUH-buhl
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈʌbəl
TAYK thuh TRUH-buhl
Definition
To make an effort to do something, especially when it requires extra work or care that is not strictly necessary.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈʌbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh TRUH-buhl
UK
TAYK thuh TRUH-buhl
Listen in Context
She always takes the trouble to check her work carefully.
Thank you for taking the trouble to help me.
He didn't take the trouble to reply to my message.
Not everyone will take the trouble to learn your name, but she always remembers.