How to Pronounce "make a point of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈəv
MAYK-uh-POINT-uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈɔɪnt/ /ˈɒv
MAYK-uh-POINT-ov
Definition
To always do something or pay special attention to doing it, often because it is important to you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɔɪnt/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /pˈɔɪnt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-POINT-uhv
UK
MAYK-uh-POINT-ov
Listen in Context
She makes a point of smiling at everyone she meets.
I make a point of eating breakfast every day.
They make a point of being on time for work.
He always makes a point of calling his mother every Sunday, no matter how busy he is.