How to Pronounce Makes

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/meɪks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “makes”

"makes" has 2 syllables: mak-es. It rhymes with takes and stakes, if that helps it stick.

What does makes 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.”

noun

  1. Mate; a spouse or companion; a match.

Synonyms

makingmanufacturemanufacturingproductionbrandmanufacturertypeactuationfabricatenotice

Words that rhyme with makes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

takesstakesmistakesundertakesjakesbreakssnakesrakessnowflakesheadachesstrakessweepstakes

Related words

producebuildprepareestablishcreatereadyconstituteconstruct

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "makes"?▾

"Makes" has 2 syllables: mak · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "makes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "makes" is /meɪks/.

What does "makes" mean?▾

Makes: Brand or kind; model.

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