How to Pronounce "take the wheel"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
TAYK thuh WEEL
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈiːl
TAYK thuh WEEL
Definition
To start driving by holding the steering wheel of a vehicle. Also used metaphorically to mean taking control of a situation or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhwiɫ/, /ˈwiɫ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈiːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh WEEL
UK
TAYK thuh WEEL
Listen in Context
Can you take the wheel while I check the map?
It's your turn to take the wheel.
She asked her husband to take the wheel because she was tired.
After the accident, someone had to take the wheel and calm everyone down.