How to Pronounce Make

To pronounce "make", say MAK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /meɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/meɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “make”

"make" has 2 syllables: mak-e. It rhymes with break and opaque, if that helps it stick.

What does make mean?

noun

  1. Brand or kind; model.

    “What make of car do you drive?”

  2. Manner or style of construction (style of how a thing is made); form.

verb

  1. To create.
  2. To behave, to act.

    “He made as if to punch him, but they both laughed and shook hands.”

Synonyms

makingmanufacturemanufacturingproductionbrandmanufacturertypeactuationfabricatenotice

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Words that rhyme with make

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakopaqueforsakeacheslakeheartachetakeundertakeshakefakekeepsakewake

Related words

producebuildprepareestablishcreatereadyconstituteconstruct

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "make"?▾

"Make" has 2 syllables: mak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "make"?▾

The IPA transcription of "make" is /meɪk/.

What does "make" mean?▾

Make: Brand or kind; model.

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