How to Pronounce "make a start on"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
MAYK uh START awn
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /stˈɑːt/ /ˈɒn
MAYK uh STAHT on
Definition
To begin doing something, especially when starting a new task or project.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /stˈɑːt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh START awn
UK
MAYK uh STAHT on
Listen in Context
I'm going to make a start on my homework now.
Let's make a start on dinner.
We should make a start on the project soon.
I know it's late, but I'll make a start on cleaning the kitchen.