How to Pronounce "make a spectacle of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɛktəkəɫ/ /ˈəv
MAYK uh SPEK-tuh-kuhl uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /spˈɛktəkəl/ /ˈɒv
MAYK uh SPEK-tuh-kuhl ov
Definition
To attract attention to yourself in a way that is embarrassing or shows a lack of self-control, usually in public.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈspɛktəkəɫ/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /spˈɛktəkəl/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh SPEK-tuh-kuhl uhv
UK
MAYK uh SPEK-tuh-kuhl ov
Listen in Context
He made a spectacle of himself by shouting in the restaurant.
Don't make a spectacle of yourself at the party tonight.
The kids made a spectacle of themselves by singing very loudly in the park.
She was so drunk, she really made a spectacle of herself last night.