How to pronounce takeaways
Say it like TAY-kuh-wayz. Takeaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- kuh
- wayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Takeaways 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.
- wayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of takeaways
American and British speakers say takeaways in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪkəˌweɪz/ in the US and /ˈteɪkəˌweɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-kuh-wayz.
What does takeaways mean?
- plural of takeaway How to pronounce takeaway
Questions about saying takeaways
How do you pronounce takeaways?
Say TAY-kuh-wayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪkəˌweɪz/. In British English it is /ˈteɪkəˌweɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in takeaways?
Takeaways has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · kuh · wayz.
Do Americans and Brits say takeaways the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪkəˌweɪz/ and the British form is /ˈteɪkəˌweɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.