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
US
TAYK NAYMZ
UK
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.