How to Pronounce "take off from"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈfɹəm
TAYK-awf-FRUHM
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɒf/ /fɹˈɒm
TAYK-of-from
Definition
To leave the ground and begin flying from a specific place. Also used metaphorically to mean starting strongly or becoming successful from a place or point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɒf/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-awf-FRUHM
UK
TAYK-of-from
Listen in Context
The plane will take off from gate 12 at noon.
Birds take off from the tree every morning.
The rocket will take off from the launch pad soon.
This new startup really took off from a simple idea in a coffee shop.