How to pronounce taking
Say it like TAY-king. Taking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
- TAY
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of taking
American and British speakers say taking in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-king.
What does taking mean?
- Alluring; attractive.
- The act by which something is taken.
- A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.
- A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).
- present participle and gerund of take How to pronounce take
Where does taking come from?
By surface analysis, take + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with taking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taking.
Questions about saying taking
How do you pronounce taking?
Say TAY-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taking?
Taking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · king.
Do Americans and Brits say taking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.