How to Pronounce "take a toll"
expression
TAYK-uh-TOHL
TAYK-uh-TOHL
Definition
If something "takes a toll," it causes harm, damage, or negative effects, often gradually over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtoʊɫ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /tˈəʊl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-TOHL
UK
TAYK-uh-TOHL
Listen in Context
Lack of sleep can take a toll on your health.
Working too much may take a toll on family life.
Pollution has taken a toll on the river.
These long shifts are really taking a toll on me lately.