How to Pronounce "whatever it takes"
expression
ˌhwəˈtɛvɝ/, /ˌwəˈtɛvɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈteɪks
wuh-TEV-er it TAYKS
wɒtˈɛvɐ/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈeɪks
wot-EV-uh it TAYKS
Definition
This expression means to do anything that is needed, no matter how difficult or costly, in order to achieve a goal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌhwəˈtɛvɝ/, /ˌwəˈtɛvɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈteɪks
British English
wɒtˈɛvɐ/ /ˈɪt/ /tˈeɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wuh-TEV-er it TAYKS
UK
wot-EV-uh it TAYKS
Listen in Context
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to pass this exam.
She will try whatever it takes to help her family.
We must do whatever it takes to keep our city clean.
He said he'd go to the ends of the earth, do whatever it takes, just to see her smile.