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How to pronounce:
take
Definition:
(nou) the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property (nou) the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
Phonetic Transcription:
teɪk
Examples:
That is where the wonder of realization begins to take hold of the listener.
Because of this an altruistic behavior can take hold by the following reasoning.
Because of this, an altruistic behavior can take hold by the following reasoning.
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Common mistakes of take pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "take" with a short vowel sound, like "tack". Correct pronunciation is /teɪk/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, as in "cake".
- Ignoring the final "k" sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "k" in "take", making it sound like "tay". The correct IPA is /teɪk/. Tip: Practice ending the word with a strong "k" sound to ensure clarity.
- Confusing "take" with similar words: Learners may confuse "take" with "talk" or "tack". While "take" is pronounced /teɪk/, "talk" is /tɔːk/ (UK) or /tɔk/ (US) and "tack" is /tæk/. Tip: Pay attention to vowel sounds and practice each word separately.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some speakers mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "taKE". However, "take" is a one-syllable word, pronounced with primary stress on the only syllable: /teɪk/. Tip: Remember that "take" has only one syllable, so the stress is always on the "t".
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: Some learners pronounce "take" with a softer "t", sounding like "sake". The correct sound is a clear "t", as in /teɪk/. Tip: Ensure that your tongue touches the roof of your mouth for a crisp "t" sound.