How to Pronounce Leave-taking

To pronounce "leave-taking", say LEAV-et-ak-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

LEAV-et-ak-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “leave-taking”

"leave-taking" has 4 syllables: leav-et-ak-ing.

What does leave-taking mean?

noun

  1. The process of saying goodbye.

    “The diplomat's formal leave-taking took up most of the day.”

  2. The act or process of taking leave (time away from work)

Related words

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How many syllables are in "leave-taking"?▾

"Leave-taking" has 4 syllables: leav · et · ak · ing.

What does "leave-taking" mean?▾

Leave-taking: The process of saying goodbye.

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