How to Pronounce "make yourself at home"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhoʊm
MAYK yor-SELF at HOHM
mˈeɪk/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ˈæt/ /hˈəʊm
MAYK yawr-SELF at HOHM
Definition
A polite expression used when welcoming someone to your home, telling them to relax and behave as if they were in their own house.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /ˈæt/ /ˈhoʊm
British English
mˈeɪk/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ˈæt/ /hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK yor-SELF at HOHM
UK
MAYK yawr-SELF at HOHM
Listen in Context
Please make yourself at home while I get you some tea.
When you arrive, just make yourself at home.
My parents always tell guests to make themselves at home.
Hey, just make yourself at home—grab anything from the fridge if you want.