How to Pronounce "could i take a message"
expression
ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛsədʒ/, /ˈmɛsɪdʒ
KUD eye TAYK uh MES-ij
kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ
KUD eye TAYK uh MES-ij
Definition
A polite way to offer to write down a message for someone when the person they called is not available.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛsədʒ/, /ˈmɛsɪdʒ
British English
kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈɛsɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUD eye TAYK uh MES-ij
UK
KUD eye TAYK uh MES-ij
Listen in Context
Could I take a message for Mr. Smith?
She asked, 'Could I take a message?' when John wasn't at his desk.
Could I take a message for someone, please?
If he's not available right now, could I take a message and have him call you back?