How to pronounce takeovers
Say it like TAY-koh-verz. Takeovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- koh
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Takeovers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of takeovers
- 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-vuz.
What does takeovers mean?
- plural of takeover How to pronounce takeover
Questions about saying takeovers
How do you pronounce takeovers?
Say TAY-koh-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪˌkoʊvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈteɪˌkəʊvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in takeovers?
Takeovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · koh · verz.
Is takeovers 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 /ˈteɪˌkəʊvəz/ (TAY-koh-vuz).