How to Pronounce "take a joke"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
TAYK-uh-JOHK
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
TAYK-uh-JOHK
Definition
To not get upset or offended when someone makes a joke about you; to handle jokes in a good-natured way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdʒoʊk
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dʒˈəʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-JOHK
UK
TAYK-uh-JOHK
Listen in Context
He can take a joke and never gets angry when we tease him.
Some people can't take a joke and get upset easily.
If you want to work here, you need to take a joke sometimes.
Relax, you need to learn how to take a joke!