How to Pronounce "take inventory"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˌɪnvənˈtɔɹi
TAYK IN-vuhn-TOR-ee
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪnvəntɹˌi
TAYK IN-ven-TREE
Definition
To check and record all the items, supplies, or products available in a store, warehouse, or organization. It can also be used metaphorically to mean examining or evaluating something carefully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˌɪnvənˈtɔɹi
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪnvəntɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK IN-vuhn-TOR-ee
UK
TAYK IN-ven-TREE
Listen in Context
We need to take inventory at the end of every month.
Before the store opens, employees take inventory of all products.
The manager asked us to take inventory of the office supplies.
It's a good idea to take inventory of your achievements before your annual review.