How to Pronounce Make-shift

To pronounce "make-shift", say MAK-esh-ift — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

MAK-esh-ift

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💡 Tip for remembering “make-shift”

"make-shift" has 3 syllables: mak-esh-ift.

What does make-shift mean?

noun

  1. A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

adjective

  1. Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.

    “They used the ledge and a few branches for a makeshift shelter.”

noun

  1. A rogue; a shifty person.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "make-shift"?▾

"Make-shift" has 3 syllables: mak · esh · ift.

What does "make-shift" mean?▾

Make-shift: A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

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