How to Pronounce "take to heart"
expression
TAYK-tuh-HART
TAYK-too-HAHT
Definition
To consider something very seriously or let it affect you emotionally, especially when receiving advice or criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈhɑɹt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /tˈuː/ /hˈɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-tuh-HART
UK
TAYK-too-HAHT
Listen in Context
She always takes criticism to heart.
Try not to take what he said to heart.
You shouldn't take small mistakes to heart.
He really took my advice to heart and started working harder.