How to Pronounce "make the team"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtim
MAYK thuh TEEM
mˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈiːm
MAYK thuh TEEM
Definition
To be chosen or selected to be a member of a sports team or group, usually after a tryout or competitive process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtim
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK thuh TEEM
UK
MAYK thuh TEEM
Listen in Context
I practiced hard to make the team.
Only ten players will make the team this year.
She was excited to make the team for the first time.
If you want to make the team, you have to impress the coach at tryouts.