The word "taking lam" can be spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈteɪkɪŋ læm/. The first syllable, "taking," is pronounced as /ˈteɪkɪŋ/, with the emphasis on the first syllable and the "a" sound as in "cake." The second syllable, "lam," is pronounced as /læm/, with a short "a" sound and the "m" pronounced at the end. This phrase is usually used in a police or criminal context, meaning to run away quickly or to flee from danger.