How to Pronounce "take the floor"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
TAYK thuh FLOR
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɔː
TAYK thuh FLAW
Definition
To begin speaking in front of a group, usually in a meeting or formal setting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh FLOR
UK
TAYK thuh FLAW
Listen in Context
Please let Mr. Lee take the floor next.
She was nervous to take the floor at the meeting.
After the break, you can take the floor.
Would anyone like to take the floor and share their thoughts?