How to Pronounce "make a secret of"
expression
MAYK uh SEE-krit uhv
MAYK uh SEE-kruht ov
Definition
To deliberately keep something hidden or not tell others about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsikɹət/, /ˈsikɹɪt/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh SEE-krit uhv
UK
MAYK uh SEE-kruht ov
Listen in Context
He always makes a secret of his weekend plans.
Please don't make a secret of your feelings.
They made a secret of the recipe for years.
She's never made a secret of her dislike for spicy food.