How to Pronounce "not take no for an answer"
expression
NAHT TAYK NOH fer AN-ser
not TAYK NOH fer AN-suh
Definition
To refuse to give up or be discouraged when someone says no; to keep insisting or trying until you get what you want.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑt/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈænsɝ
British English
nˈɒt/ /tˈeɪk/ /nəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɑːnsɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAHT TAYK NOH fer AN-ser
UK
not TAYK NOH fer AN-suh
Listen in Context
She does not take no for an answer and always finds a way to help people.
If you don't take no for an answer, you might get what you want.
My little brother does not take no for an answer when he wants ice cream.
You can say no, but trust me, she won't take no for an answer.