How to Pronounce "take one for the team"
expression
TAYK WUN fer THUH TEEM
TAYK WON for THUH TEEM
Definition
To willingly accept something difficult, unpleasant, or unfavorable for the benefit of your group, friends, or team.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtim
British English
tˈeɪk/ /wˈɒn/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK WUN fer THUH TEEM
UK
TAYK WON for THUH TEEM
Listen in Context
I will take one for the team and work late tonight.
She took one for the team by cleaning up after the party.
Someone has to take one for the team and present first.
Don’t worry, I’ll take one for the team and eat the last spicy wing.