How to Pronounce "take fire"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
TAYK FY-ur
tˈeɪk/ /fˈaɪə
TAYK FY-uh
Definition
To catch on fire or begin burning, usually unintentionally. It can also mean to suddenly become the focus of attack (especially with weapons) in a military context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /fˈaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK FY-ur
UK
TAYK FY-uh
Listen in Context
Be careful or the paper might take fire.
The dry grass quickly took fire under the sun.
When the stove fell, the kitchen took fire.
Suddenly, the whole engine took fire and smoke filled the air.