How to Pronounce Outtake

To pronounce "outtake", say OUTT-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈaʊtˌteɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “outtake”

"outtake" has 3 syllables: outt-ak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does outtake mean?

noun

  1. A portion of a recording (a take) that is not included in the final version of a film or a musical album, often because it contains a mistake.

    “The DVD for that movie has ten minutes worth of outtakes.”

  2. A complete version of a recording or film that is dropped in favour of another version, reject.

verb

  1. To take out, remove.
  2. To except.

Words that rhyme with outtake

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsake

Related words

deletionbloopergoofthrow-offoversightoutslipmissoutbootleg

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outtake"?▾

"Outtake" has 3 syllables: outt · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "outtake"?▾

The IPA transcription of "outtake" is /ˈaʊtˌteɪk/.

What does "outtake" mean?▾

Outtake: A portion of a recording (a take) that is not included in the final version of a film or a musical album, often because it contains a mistake.

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