took great pains

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What does took great pains mean?

simple past of take great pains

How to pronounce took great pains

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “took great pains”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “took great pains” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.