How to Pronounce "make a pile"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpaɪɫ
MAYK-uh-PILE
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈaɪl
MAYK-uh-PILE
Definition
To collect things together into one heap or stack. Informally, it can also mean to make a lot of money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpaɪɫ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈaɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-PILE
UK
MAYK-uh-PILE
Listen in Context
Please make a pile of these books on the table.
We need to make a pile of the blocks to build the tower.
The kids made a pile of leaves in the yard.
He used to be broke, but after that business deal he made a pile.