How to Pronounce "make nonsense of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈəv
MAYK NON-sens uhv
mˈeɪk/ /nˈɒnsəns/ /ˈɒv
MAYK NON-suhns ov
Definition
To prove that something is foolish, not logical, or without value; to show that something does not make sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /nˈɒnsəns/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK NON-sens uhv
UK
MAYK NON-suhns ov
Listen in Context
The new evidence makes nonsense of the old theory.
His actions make nonsense of his promises.
One mistake can make nonsense of your whole plan.
If prices keep rising, it will make nonsense of our budget.