How to Pronounce "take up a collection"
expression
TAYK-UP-uh-kuh-LEK-shuhn
TAYK-UP-uh-kuh-LEK-shuhn
Definition
To ask people in a group to donate money, usually for a specific purpose like helping someone in need or supporting a cause.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /kəˈɫɛkʃən
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /kəlˈɛkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-UP-uh-kuh-LEK-shuhn
UK
TAYK-UP-uh-kuh-LEK-shuhn
Listen in Context
We will take up a collection for the children's hospital.
They decided to take up a collection to help the family.
Who will take up a collection during the meeting?
Let’s take up a collection for Sarah since she’s in the hospital.