How to pronounce betake
Say it like bee-TAYK. Betake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYK).
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- bee
- TAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of betake
American and British speakers say betake in essentially the same way: /biˈteɪk/ in the US and /biˈteɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: bee-TAYK.
What does betake mean?
- To take oneself to; go or move; repair; resort; have recourse.
- To beteach.
Where does betake come from?
From Middle English bitaken, equivalent to be- + take.
Words that rhyme with betake
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of betake.
Questions about saying betake
How do you pronounce betake?
Say bee-TAYK. The American pronunciation is /biˈteɪk/. In British English it is /biˈteɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betake?
Betake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYK). Broken into parts: bee · TAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say betake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /biˈteɪk/ and the British form is /biˈteɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.