How to Pronounce "make like"

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɫaɪk

MAYK-LYK

mˈeɪk/ /lˈaɪk

MAYK-LYK

Definition

To pretend to be or do something, especially by imitating someone or acting as if something is true when it is not.

American English

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈɫaɪk

British English

mˈeɪk/ /lˈaɪk

MAYK-LYK

He tried to make like he was asleep when his mom entered the room.

Don’t make like you didn’t eat the cake!

The kids make like superheroes when they play.

Let’s make like we’re rich and order the most expensive thing on the menu.