How to Pronounce "taking"
word
/ˈteɪkɪŋ/
TAY-king
/tˈeɪkɪŋ/
TAY-king
Definition
The act of getting, holding, or capturing something. It is the present participle form of the verb 'take', used to describe an action in progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈteɪkɪŋ/
British English
/tˈeɪkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAY-king
UK
TAY-king
Listen in Context
She is taking a photo of the sunset.
He is taking his medicine now.
They are taking notes during the lecture.
I'm taking the dog for a walk tonight.