How to pronounce takes
Say it like TAYKS. Takes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TAYKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Takes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of takes
American and British speakers say takes in essentially the same way: /teɪks/ in the US and /teɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAYKS.
What does takes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of take How to pronounce take
- plural of take How to pronounce take
Words that rhyme with takes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of takes.
Questions about saying takes
How do you pronounce takes?
Say TAYKS. The American pronunciation is /teɪks/. In British English it is /teɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in takes?
Takes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TAYKS.
Do Americans and Brits say takes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /teɪks/ and the British form is /teɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.