How to Pronounce "make a man of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmæn/ /ˈəv
MAYK-uh-MAN-uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈæn/ /ˈɒv
MAYK-uh-MAN-ov
Definition
To help someone (usually a boy or young man) become mature, responsible, or grown-up, typically by giving them challenging experiences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmæn/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mˈæn/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-MAN-uhv
UK
MAYK-uh-MAN-ov
Listen in Context
His time in the army will make a man of him.
A summer job can make a man of a boy.
Facing failure can make a man of someone.
Living on your own really makes a man of you.