How to Pronounce "make out that"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
MAYK-owt-THAT, MAYK-owt-thut
mˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ðˈæt
MAYK-owt-THAT
Definition
To pretend something is true, or to try to make others believe something that may not be true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ðˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-owt-THAT, MAYK-owt-thut
UK
MAYK-owt-THAT
Listen in Context
He tried to make out that he didn't know anything.
She made out that she was busy all day.
Don't make out that it was my fault.
He always tries to make out that he's smarter than everyone else.