How to Pronounce Taken

To pronounce "taken", say TAK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈteɪkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈteɪkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “taken”

"taken" has 2 syllables: tak-en. It rhymes with forsaken and awaken, if that helps it stick.

What does taken mean?

verb

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

    “I'll take that plate off the table.”

  2. To receive or accept (something) (especially something given or bestowed, awarded, etc).

    “The camera takes 35mm film.”

adjective

  1. Infatuated; fond of or attracted to.

    “He was very taken with the girl, I hear.”

  2. In a serious romantic relationship.

    “I can't ask her out, she's taken.”

Synonyms

captureconquerseizeingestswallowbeatconfiscate

Antonyms

givebringdrop

Words that rhyme with taken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forsakenawakenwakenovertakenundertakenmistakenbaconshakenkrakenreawakenbreak-inmacon

Related words

affectedarrogatedassumedcondemnedunderstoodstolenconfiscateappropriated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taken"?▾

"Taken" has 2 syllables: tak · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "taken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "taken" is /ˈteɪkən/.

What does "taken" mean?▾

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

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