How to Pronounce "take in"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
TAYK IN
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪn
TAYK IN
Definition
'Take in' can mean to absorb or understand information, to allow someone to stay in your home, or to trick someone. It is also used for making clothes smaller.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK IN
UK
TAYK IN
Listen in Context
It was a lot of information to take in at once.
We decided to take in a stray cat.
This dress is too big, can you take it in?
It took me a while to take in what he was saying.