How to Pronounce "make do"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈdu
MAYK-DOO
mˈeɪk/ /dʉː
MAYK-DOO
Definition
To manage with what you have, even if it is not ideal or enough; to improvise or get by without all the desired resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈdu
British English
mˈeɪk/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-DOO
UK
MAYK-DOO
Listen in Context
We don't have any juice, so we'll have to make do with water.
If you forget your umbrella, you'll have to make do with your jacket.
We don’t have enough chairs, but we’ll make do.
I forgot to buy coffee, so I guess I’ll just make do with tea this morning.