takeoff

/ˈteɪkɒf/

Syllables take·off

Stress TAKE-off

Phonics Breakdown

take

/teɪk/

long a-e

off

/ɒf/

short o

Meaning

the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground; the act of starting to fly

Sound Reference

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take=/teɪk/(cake) + off=/ɒf/(off)

Example

The plane is ready for takeoff.