How to Pronounce "make change"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈtʃeɪndʒ
MAYK CHAYNJ
mˈeɪk/ /tʃˈeɪndʒ
MAYK CHAYNJ
Definition
To give someone cash in smaller coins or bills after receiving a larger amount, especially during a purchase.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈtʃeɪndʒ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /tʃˈeɪndʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK CHAYNJ
UK
MAYK CHAYNJ
Listen in Context
Can you make change for a twenty dollar bill?
The cashier couldn’t make change because she had no coins left.
I need to make change so I can pay for the bus.
Sorry, I can’t make change for that big bill.