How to Pronounce "take a dive"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪv
TAYK-uh-DYV
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪv
TAYK-uh-DYV
Definition
To deliberately lose a game, match, or contest, often in sports or business. It can also mean to suddenly drop or collapse, especially in financial contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdaɪv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈaɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uh-DYV
UK
TAYK-uh-DYV
Listen in Context
The boxer was paid to take a dive in the third round.
The company’s stock took a dive after the bad news.
Some players might take a dive to help their friends win.
After the scandal, several politicians' reputations took a dive.