How to pronounce takeaway
Say it like TAY-kuh-way. Takeaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- kuh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Takeaway pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of takeaway
American and British speakers say takeaway in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈteɪkəweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-kuh-way.
What does takeaway mean?
- (Of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought.“I couldn't be bothered to cook, so I bought a takeaway curry.”
- A restaurant that sells food to be eaten elsewhere.“If you're hungry, there's a takeaway just around the corner.”
- A meal which has been purchased and has been carefully packaged as to be taken and consumed elsewhere.“I fancy an Indian takeaway tonight.”
- The preliminary part of a golfer′s swing when the club is brought back away from the ball.
Where does takeaway come from?
Deverbal from take away.
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Words that rhyme with takeaway
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Questions about saying takeaway
How do you pronounce takeaway?
Say TAY-kuh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪkəweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in takeaway?
Takeaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · kuh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say takeaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪkəˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪkəweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.