How to Pronounce "make a difference to"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
MAYK uh DIF-er-ens tuh
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪfɹəns/ /tˈuː
MAYK uh DIF-ruhns too
Definition
To have an important effect on someone or something; to change a situation in a meaningful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪfɹəns/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh DIF-er-ens tuh
UK
MAYK uh DIF-ruhns too
Listen in Context
Small acts of kindness can make a difference to someone's day.
Donating clothes can make a difference to families in need.
Your help will really make a difference to us.
One good teacher can make a difference to a whole generation of students.