How to Pronounce "make a fool of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfuɫ/ /ˈəv
MAYK uh FOOL uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈuːl/ /ˈɒv
MAYK uh FOOL ov
Definition
To trick, embarrass, or ridicule someone so that they look silly or stupid in front of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfuɫ/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /fˈuːl/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh FOOL uhv
UK
MAYK uh FOOL ov
Listen in Context
Please don't make a fool of me in front of my friends.
He tried to make a fool of his teacher by playing a prank.
I don't want to make a fool of myself at the party.
She laughed off his attempt to make a fool of her during the meeting.