took a powder

Questions

What does took a powder mean?

simple past of take a powder

How to pronounce took a powder

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “took 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 “took a powder”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “took a powder” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.