How to Pronounce "take umbrage at"
expression
TAYK UM-bridj AT
TAYK UM-bridj AT
Definition
To be offended or upset by something someone says or does, often because you think it is rude or disrespectful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəmbɹɪdʒ/ /ˈæt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌmbɹɪdʒ/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK UM-bridj AT
UK
TAYK UM-bridj AT
Listen in Context
He really took umbrage at my joke—maybe I went too far.
Some people take umbrage at even the slightest hint of disagreement.
Don’t take umbrage at what she said—she didn’t mean to offend you.
She took umbrage at his rude comment.