How do native English speakers say "take care of"?

Native speakers reduce "take care of" to "take care-a" (/teɪk kɛər ə/) in natural speech. To be responsible for someone or something; to look after.

take care of → take care-a | Elision

Q: What is the connected speech form of "take care of"?

"take care of" becomes "take care-a" — a elision pattern. The 'f' sound in 'of' often disappears when it follows a consonant, especially in common phrases like 'take care of', making speech flow more smoothly.

take care of → take care-a /teɪk kɛər ə/ Elision

To be responsible for someone or something; to look after.

The 'f' sound in 'of' often disappears when it follows a consonant, especially in common phrases like 'take care of', making speech flow more smoothly.

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take care of → take care-a

/teɪk kɛər ə/

To be responsible for someone or something; to look after.

The 'f' sound in 'of' often disappears when it follows a consonant, especially in common phrases like 'take care of', making speech flow more smoothly.

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Example 1

Could you take care of my plants while I'm away?

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Don't worry, I'll take care of everything.

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Example 3

It's important to take care of your health.

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Example 4

Hey, I'll take care-a the tab tonight.

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Example 5

Can you take care-a these reports by noon?

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take care of → take care-a