How to Pronounce "it takes getting used to"
expression
it TAYKS GET-ing YOOZD TOO
it TAYKS GET-ing YOOZD TOO
Definition
This expression means that something is unfamiliar or different, and you need time or experience before it feels comfortable or normal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈteɪks/ /ˈɡɛtɪŋ/, /ˈɡɪtɪŋ/ /ˈjuzd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ˈɪt/ /tˈeɪks/ /ɡˈɛtɪŋ/ /juːzd/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
it TAYKS GET-ing YOOZD TOO
UK
it TAYKS GET-ing YOOZD TOO
Listen in Context
Living in a new country it takes getting used to.
Wearing glasses every day it takes getting used to.
Online classes it takes getting used to at first.
Moving out on your own it takes getting used to, but you'll figure it out.