How to Pronounce Makeweight

To pronounce "makeweight", say MAK-ew-eight — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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MAK-ew-eight

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💡 Tip for remembering “makeweight”

"makeweight" has 3 syllables: mak-ew-eight.

What does makeweight mean?

noun

  1. Something of inferior quality which is included in a shipment to make up the weight.
  2. Something included to add to the apparent weight or force of an argument.

    “He added a long litany of peripheral precedents which the judge dismissed as mere makeweights.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "makeweight"?▾

"Makeweight" has 3 syllables: mak · ew · eight.

What does "makeweight" mean?▾

Makeweight: Something of inferior quality which is included in a shipment to make up the weight.

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