nˈoʊɪŋ ðə kˈɑːɹd dˌɪstɹɪbjˈuːʃən ɪz kˈiː tə ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪzɪŋ ðə stɹˈɛŋθ ʌv wˈʌnz hˈænd ænd plˈeɪsɪŋ bˈɪdz, æz wˈɛl æz nˈoʊɪŋ wˌɪtʃ sˈuːt tə kˈɔːl ɪf wˈʌn wˈɪʃᵻz tə wˈɪn ɔːɹ lˈuːz ɐ tɹˈɪk.
Knowing the card distribution is key to recognizing the strength of one's hand and placing bids, as well as knowing which suit to call if one wishes to win (or lose) a trick.