idiom
it takes a village
it TAYKS ah VIL-ij
ɪt teɪks ə ˈvɪlɪdʒListen
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Syllable breakdown
ittakesavillage
Dictionary meaning
Raising a child requires the support of a whole community.
Examples
- When both parents returned to work, they understood that it truly takes a village.
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