How to Pronounce "make a difference"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns
MAYK-uh-DIF-er-ens
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪfɹəns
MAYK-uh-DIF-ruhns
Definition
To have a significant effect on a situation, person, or outcome, making it better or different.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɪfɝəns/, /ˈdɪfɹəns
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /dˈɪfɹəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uh-DIF-er-ens
UK
MAYK-uh-DIF-ruhns
Listen in Context
You can make a difference by recycling every day.
One small act of kindness can make a difference.
Teachers make a difference in their students' lives.
He volunteers on weekends because he wants to make a difference.