How to Pronounce "make a fool of"
expression
MAYK uh FOOL uhv
MAYK uh FOOL ov
Definition
To trick, embarrass, or ridicule someone so that they look silly or stupid in front of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfuɫ/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈuːl/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh FOOL uhv
UK
MAYK uh FOOL ov
Listen in Context
Please don't make a fool of me in front of my friends.
He tried to make a fool of his teacher by playing a prank.
I don't want to make a fool of myself at the party.
She laughed off his attempt to make a fool of her during the meeting.