English pronunciationHow to pronounce “takes”AmericanBritishPhonetic spellingTAYKSIPA /ˈteɪks/Syllable stresstayksStress falls on the highlighted syllable.Hear it in a sentenceShe takes the bus to work every day.ListenHe takes his coffee with cream and sugar.ListenRelated words to practicegivenfaultstraightsongfuture