How to Pronounce "take flight"
expression
TAYK FLITE
TAYK FLITE
Definition
To begin flying (literally, for birds or aircraft), or to escape suddenly (often from danger). It can also describe something starting to succeed or develop quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈfɫaɪt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /flˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK FLITE
UK
TAYK FLITE
Listen in Context
The birds take flight at sunrise.
The thief took flight when he saw the police.
The airplane will take flight soon.
Once the idea took flight, everyone wanted to join in.