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How to pronounce "także" in English

także is pronounced teɪk. Listen to the audio pronunciation and review phonetic syllables below.

teɪk

TAYK

Primary stress: TAYK

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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

teɪk

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Primary Stress

TAYK

Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.

As a single-syllable word, "także" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Single-Syllable Vocal Energy & Vowel Articulation

The Trap: Single-syllable words like "także" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.

How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "także" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "także" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

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They took Charlton's gun from his cold, dead hands.

Hear it in context: “także”

The English word “także” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as teɪk (phonetic respelling: TAYK). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (TAYK), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “także” functions as a verb, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say także in context across real video clips

Definition & Meaning: “także”

Audio
VERB
  • To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
NOUN
  • An act of taking.
  • Something that is taken; a haul.

Example Sentences (2)

  • “They took Charlton's gun from his cold, dead hands.”
  • “take the guards prisoner”

Pronounce: “także”

Pronunciation:
TAYK
Syllables:
TAYK
Written Hyphenation:
take
Primary stress:
TAYK
IPA:
teɪk
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także

Synonyms: “także”

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Words that Rhyme with “także”

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"także" (⁄teɪk⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "także" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.

Frequently asked questions about także

How do you pronounce “także”?

“także” is pronounced ⁄teɪk⁄ (TAYK). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

Where is the stress in “także”?

The primary stress in “także” is on “TAYK”.

What does “także” mean?

To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “także”?

Single-syllable words like "także" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "także" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.