How to Pronounce "take time off from work"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈwɝk
TAYK TYM AWF FRUHM WURK
tˈeɪk/ /tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒf/ /fɹˈɒm/ /wˈɜːk
TAYK TYM OF FROM WURK
Definition
To temporarily leave your job or stop working for a short period, usually to rest, recover, or handle personal matters.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈwɝk
British English
tˈeɪk/ /tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒf/ /fɹˈɒm/ /wˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK TYM AWF FRUHM WURK
UK
TAYK TYM OF FROM WURK
Listen in Context
He needs to take time off from work because he is sick.
I want to take time off from work to travel with my family.
She asked her boss if she could take time off from work next week.
After working non-stop all year, I really need to take time off from work and recharge.