How to Pronounce "take names"

expression

ˈteɪk/ /ˈneɪmz

TAYK NAYMZ

tˈeɪk/ /nˈeɪmz

TAYK NAYMZ

Definition

To write down the names of people present or involved, usually to keep a record; informally, it can also mean to identify and remember people for future action, especially in a joking or threatening way.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈteɪk/ /ˈneɪmz

British English

tˈeɪk/ /nˈeɪmz

Simplified Pronunciation

TAYK NAYMZ

Listen in Context

Please take names of everyone who attends the meeting.

The teacher will take names during roll call.

Can you help me take names for the sign-up sheet?

She came in ready to kick ass and take names.