How to Pronounce "take on water"
expression
TAYK-ON-WAW-ter
TAYK-ON-WAW-tuh
Definition
If a boat or ship is taking on water, it means water is entering it, often because of damage or a leak. Figuratively, it can also mean something is beginning to have serious problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-ON-WAW-ter
UK
TAYK-ON-WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
The old boat began to take on water after hitting a rock.
The sailors noticed the ship was taking on water during the storm.
If your canoe starts to take on water, paddle to the shore quickly.
The company's finances are starting to take on water after several bad investments.