How to pronounce takeoff
Say it like TAY-kawf. Takeoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈteɪˌkɔf/TAY-kawf
UK British/ˈteɪˌkɒf/TAY-kof
- TAY
- kawf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Takeoff 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.
- kawfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of takeoff
American and British speakers say takeoff in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪˌkɔf/ in the US and /ˈteɪˌkɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-kof.
What does takeoff mean?
noun
- A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.“The flight was smooth, but the takeoff was a little rough.”
- A parody or lampoon of someone or something.“Weird Al's song "Lasagna" is a takeoff on the popular song "La Bamba".”
- A quantification, especially of building materials.“I'll give you an estimate after I do the quantity takeoffs for the trusses and structural steel.”
Where does takeoff come from?
Deverbal from take off.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying takeoff
How do you pronounce takeoff?
Say TAY-kawf. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪˌkɔf/. In British English it is /ˈteɪˌkɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in takeoff?
Takeoff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · kawf.
Do Americans and Brits say takeoff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪˌkɔf/ and the British form is /ˈteɪˌkɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.