How to Pronounce "take shape"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈʃeɪp
TAYK SHAYP
tˈeɪk/ /ʃˈeɪp
TAYK SHAYP
Definition
To start becoming clear, organized, or real after being an idea or a plan. It describes when something begins to develop in a noticeable or concrete way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈʃeɪp
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ʃˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK SHAYP
UK
TAYK SHAYP
Listen in Context
The plan began to take shape after our meeting.
Her idea slowly started to take shape.
The project will take shape over the next few weeks.
At first it was just a sketch, but now the design is really starting to take shape.