How to Pronounce "take stock"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈstɑk
TAYK STAHK
tˈeɪk/ /stˈɒk
TAYK STOCK
Definition
To pause and carefully evaluate your current situation, progress, or resources before making a decision or taking action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈstɑk
British English
tˈeɪk/ /stˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK STAHK
UK
TAYK STOCK
Listen in Context
It's important to take stock before making a big decision.
At the end of each year, we take stock of what we achieved.
After a difficult week, she decided to take stock of her life.
We need to take stock and see where we stand before launching the project.