How to Pronounce "make much of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈmətʃ/ /ˈəv
MAYK MUHCH uhv
mˈeɪk/ /mˈʌtʃ/ /ˈɒv
MAYK MUCH ov
Definition
To treat something as very important, or to give a lot of attention or praise to something or someone. It can also mean to exaggerate something's significance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈmətʃ/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /mˈʌtʃ/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK MUHCH uhv
UK
MAYK MUCH ov
Listen in Context
Don't make much of small mistakes.
She always makes much of her children’s achievements.
You shouldn’t make much of what he said.
The media tends to make much of scandals these days.