How to Pronounce Takeover

To pronounce "takeover", say TAK-eov-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

TAK-eov-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “takeover”

"takeover" has 3 syllables: tak-eov-er. It rhymes with moreover and rover, if that helps it stick.

What does takeover mean?

noun

  1. The purchase of one company by another; a merger without the formation of a new company, especially where some stakeholders in the purchased company oppose the purchase.
  2. The acquisition of a public company whose shares are listed on a stock exchange, in contrast to the acquisition of a private company.

Words that rhyme with takeover

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moreoverroveroverchangeoverspilloverlayover

Related words

putschcoupbuyoutencashmentpurchasebuy-outprocurementbuy-back

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "takeover"?▾

"Takeover" has 3 syllables: tak · eov · er.

What does "takeover" mean?▾

Takeover: The purchase of one company by another; a merger without the formation of a new company, especially where some stakeholders in the purchased company oppose the purchase.

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