How to Pronounce "may i take your order"
expression
MAY eye TAYK yor OR-der
MAY eye TAYK yaw OR-duh
Definition
A polite question used by restaurant staff when they are ready to write down what food or drink you want to order.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪ/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɔɹdɝ
British English
mˈeɪ/ /ˈaɪ/ /tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈɔːdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAY eye TAYK yor OR-der
UK
MAY eye TAYK yaw OR-duh
Listen in Context
The waiter said, 'May I take your order?' when we sat down.
May I take your order now, or do you need more time?
When you are ready, just say 'May I take your order,' and I'll tell you what I want.
A smiling server approached and asked, 'May I take your order?'