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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take-in

/ˈteɪkˌɪn/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.90 in modern English

Syllables
take-in
IPA
/ˈteɪkˌɪn/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fraud or deception.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from take in.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈteɪkˌɪn/
  • British English: /ˈteɪkˌɪn/

Inflected Forms

take-ins (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

intake takeout

Synonyms

deception imposition hype deceit dupery fiddle fetch hocus-pocus jugglery legerdemain list mislead

Questions

How do you pronounce take-in?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈteɪkˌɪn/.
What does take-in mean?
A fraud or deception.
Where does take-in come from?
Deverbal from take in.

How to pronounce take-in

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