How to Pronounce "make a show of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈəv
MAYK uh SHOW uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ʃˈəʊ/ /ˈɒv
MAYK uh SHOW ov
Definition
To act in an exaggerated way, especially to impress other people or draw attention to oneself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /ʃˈəʊ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh SHOW uhv
UK
MAYK uh SHOW ov
Listen in Context
He likes to make a show of his kindness.
They make a show of working hard, but don’t really do much.
Don’t make a show of your money.
She always makes a show of helping, but just wants people to notice her.