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