Como pronunciar «took» em inglês
tʊk
TUUK
Ênfase principal: TUUK
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “took”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
TUUK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "took" 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
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "took" 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 "took" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "took" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "took is" sounds like "took-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "took" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Took about 110 young people from different organizations I had been involved with-- Honor Society, History Club, Girls Inc.,”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“took the world by storm, and was named one of Time Magazine's 25 Best Inventions of 2013.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“took me to lunch, and he said, "You know, I understand you've done well in business.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“took a long time with all the grinding, sancocho with all the prep work with maíz.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“took the loan for my blocked account and my first and second semester fees.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“took me to the edge of the racecourse in the center of Northampton.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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took 3, 000 children.
Ouvir no contexto: “took”
125.595 clipesThe Inglês word “took” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as tʊk (phonetic respelling: TUUK). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (TUUK), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “took” 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. SayItVid indexes 125.595 authentic Inglês video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “took” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @13:11
“Queen Mary University have done, they took 3, 000 children. They compared 1500 in London where there had been a reduction in these emissions over the in London where there had been a”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @31:17
“I was a part of the Macy's Day Parade. Took about 110 young people from different organizations I had been involved with-- Honor Society, History Club, Girls Inc., I had been involved with--”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:50
“including the cronut, the croissant-donut hybrid that took the world by storm, and was named one of Time Magazine's 25 Best Inventions of 2013. Best Inventions of 2013.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @43:31
“who was deeply involved in the success story of McDonald's, took me to lunch, and he said, "You know, I understand you've done well in business. "You know, I understand you've done well in business.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @34:04
“So you've talked about how some dishes take a long time. took a long time with all the grinding, sancocho with all the prep work with maíz. with all the prep work with maíz.”
Definição e significado: “took”
- To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
- An act of taking.
- Something that is taken; a haul.
Frases de exemplo no contexto (3)
- “They took Charlton's gun from his cold, dead hands.”
- “take the guards prisoner”
- “took 3, 000 children. They compared 1500 in London where there had been a reduction in these emissions over the”
Expressões comuns e colocações
Pronúncia: “took”
- Pronunciation:
- TUUK
- Sílabas:
- TUUK
- Written Hyphenation:
- took
- Ênfase principal:
- TUUK
- IPA:
- tʊk
- Ouvir no contexto
- took
Sinônimos: “took”
Ouça palavras relacionadas ao significado de “took” em clipes de vídeo reais:
Palavras que rimam com “took”
-ʊkPalavras com som idêntico (Homófonos)
Som únicoNenhum homófono exato encontrado para "took" (⁄tʊk⁄).
Perguntas frequentes sobre «took»
Como pronunciar "took" em inglês?
"took" é pronunciada ⁄tʊk⁄ (TUUK). Ouça os clipes de falantes nativos acima para ouvi-la em conversas reais.
Onde fica a sílaba tônica em "took"?
A sílaba tônica em "took" é "TUUK". Observe a ênfase nessa sílaba nos clipes acima.
O que significa "took"?
To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.
Como posso ouvir "took" usada em frases reais?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “took”?
Single-syllable words like "took" 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 "took" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.