How to Pronounce "take leave of"
expression
TAYK LEEV uhv
TAYK LEEV ov
Definition
To say goodbye to someone, usually in a formal or respectful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɫiv/ /ˈəv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /lˈiːv/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK LEEV uhv
UK
TAYK LEEV ov
Listen in Context
He took leave of his friends before moving away.
The soldier took leave of his family before the journey.
Before leaving, she took leave of her teacher.
He paused to take leave of everyone at the party.