How to Pronounce Takeaway

To pronounce "takeaway", say TAK-eaw-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈteɪkəweɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈteɪkəweɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “takeaway”

"takeaway" has 3 syllables: tak-eaw-ay. It rhymes with take-away, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: take-away — easy to mix up when writing.

What does takeaway mean?

noun

  1. A restaurant that sells food to be eaten elsewhere.

    “If you're hungry, there's a takeaway just around the corner.”

  2. A meal bought to be eaten elsewhere.

    “I fancy an Indian takeaway tonight.”

adjective

  1. (Of food) intended to be eaten off the premises from which it was bought.

    “I couldn't be bothered cooking, so I bought a takeaway curry.”

Synonyms

carryouttakeoutsound bitegrab and goto go

Antonyms

eat-infor herehave here

Words that rhyme with takeaway

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

take-away

Related words

takeouttake-awayeat-indine-inhomebakedstore-boughtstoreboughtshop-bought

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "takeaway"?▾

"Takeaway" has 3 syllables: tak · eaw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "takeaway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "takeaway" is /ˈteɪkəweɪ/.

What does "takeaway" mean?▾

Takeaway: A restaurant that sells food to be eaten elsewhere.

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