How to Pronounce "what it takes"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈteɪks
WUH-t it TAYKS
wˈɒt/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈeɪks
WOT it TAYKS
Definition
All the qualities, skills, resources, or effort needed to achieve something or succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈteɪks
British English
wˈɒt/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈeɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUH-t it TAYKS
UK
WOT it TAYKS
Listen in Context
Do you have what it takes to be a doctor?
It takes practice and patience — that's what it takes to succeed.
Only a few people have what it takes to climb this mountain.
She didn't think she had what it takes, but she proved everyone wrong.