How to Pronounce "take a bite out of"
expression
TAYK-uh-BYTE-out-uhv
TAYK-uh-BYTE-out-ov
Definition
To bite and remove a piece of something, usually food. It can also mean to significantly reduce something, like expenses or resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbaɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈaɪt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-BYTE-out-uhv
UK
TAYK-uh-BYTE-out-ov
Listen in Context
She took a bite out of her apple.
Can I take a bite out of your sandwich?
The dog took a bite out of the shoe.
Rent really takes a bite out of my monthly budget.