How to pronounce takeover
Say it like TAY-koh-ver. Takeover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- koh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Takeover 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.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of takeover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TAY-koh-vuh.
What does takeover mean?
- a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
- a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation
Where does takeover come from?
Deverbal from take over.
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Questions about saying takeover
How do you pronounce takeover?
Say TAY-koh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪˌkoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪˌkəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in takeover?
Takeover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · koh · ver.
Is takeover pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈteɪˌkəʊvə/ (TAY-koh-vuh).