taking a powder

Questions

What does taking a powder mean?

present participle and gerund of take a powder

How to pronounce taking a powder

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “taking a powder”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “taking a powder”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “taking a powder” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.