How To Pronounce Takeoff
takeoff
In British English, takeoff is pronounced /ˈteɪk.ɒf/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰeɪkʷ.ɒf]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈteɪk.ɔːf/.
Takeoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Takeoff has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Takeoff
How do you pronounce takeoff in British English?
In British English, takeoff is pronounced /ˈteɪk.ɒf/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰeɪkʷ.ɒf].
How do you pronounce takeoff in American English?
In American English, takeoff is pronounced /ˈteɪk.ɔːf/.
How many syllables are in takeoff?
Takeoff has two syllables, /teɪk/ + /ɒf/.
Where is the stress in takeoff?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /teɪk/.
Do British and American English pronounce takeoff the same way?
No. British English has /ˈteɪk.ɒf/ and American English has /ˈteɪk.ɔːf/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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