How do you pronounce "takeoff"?

In American English: /ˈteɪˌkɔf/ (TAY-kawf). In British English: /tˈeɪkɒf/ (T-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈteɪˌkɔf/ (TAY-kawf). In Australian English: /tˈeɪkɒf/ (T-ayk).

Is "takeoff" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈteɪˌkɔf/ (TAY-kawf), while in British English it's /tˈeɪkɒf/ (T-ayk).

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/ˈteɪˌkɔf/

TAY-kawf

Syllable Breakdown

teɪtake·kɔfoff

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