How to Pronounce Took

To pronounce "took", say TOOK — one syllable, IPA /tuːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/tuːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “took”

"took" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with look and nook, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tooke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does took 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.”

Synonyms

captureconquerseizeingestswallowbeatconfiscate

Antonyms

givebringdrop

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Words that rhyme with took

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

looknookoverlookbookoutlookhookcrookschnookhandbookguidebookshnooktextbook

Related words

undertookgrewwentgotwithdrewunderwentranrode

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "took"?▾

"Took" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "took"?▾

The IPA transcription of "took" is /tuːk/.

What does "took" mean?▾

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

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