How to Pronounce "take a hike"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhaɪk
TAYK-uh-HYK
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /hˈaɪk
TAYK-uh-HYK
Definition
This expression means 'go away' or 'leave me alone', often used in a rude or annoyed way, but sometimes literally means to go for a walk in nature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhaɪk
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /hˈaɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-HYK
UK
TAYK-uh-HYK
Listen in Context
He told me to take a hike when I offered my advice.
If you don't like it, just take a hike.
My brother yelled, 'Take a hike!' when I entered his room.
You don't have to be so rude—no need to tell me to take a hike!