How to Pronounce "take my word for it"
expression
TAYK MY WURD FER IT
TAYK MY WURD FAW IT
Definition
Used to tell someone to trust what you are saying, even if you can’t prove it or they have doubts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈmaɪ/ /ˈwɝd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /mˈaɪ/ /wˈɜːd/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK MY WURD FER IT
UK
TAYK MY WURD FAW IT
Listen in Context
If you want good advice, take my word for it and don’t wait too long.
Take my word for it; this recipe is delicious.
Take my word for it—the movie is worth watching.
You can take my word for it that the train arrives at 8.