How to Pronounce "make an appearance"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /əˈpɪɹəns
MAYK-ən-uh-PEER-əns
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ɐpˈiəɹəns
MAYK-uhn-uh-PEE-ə-rəns
Definition
To go to an event or place for a short time, usually so people see you were there, sometimes unexpectedly or as a special guest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /əˈpɪɹəns
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ɐpˈiəɹəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-ən-uh-PEER-əns
UK
MAYK-uhn-uh-PEE-ə-rəns
Listen in Context
The mayor will make an appearance at the festival.
She only made an appearance at the meeting and left soon after.
Did the actor make an appearance at the party last night?
I stayed home, but I had to make an appearance at my friend's wedding for a few minutes.