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How to Pronounce "make a face"

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfeɪs
MAYK-uh-FAYS
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈeɪs
MAYK-a-FAYS

Definition

To change your facial expression in a way that shows emotion, often by twisting your face to show dislike, surprise, or to be funny.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfeɪs

British English

mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈeɪs

Simplified Pronunciation

US

MAYK-uh-FAYS

UK

MAYK-a-FAYS

Listen in Context

The baby made a face when he tasted the lemon.

Please don't make a face at your food.

He likes to make a face to make his little sister laugh.

She couldn't help but make a face when she saw the mess in the kitchen.