How to Pronounce "make a nuisance of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnusəns/ /ˈəv
MAYK uh NOO-suhns uhv
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /njˈuːsəns/ /ˈɒv
MAYK nyOO-suhns ov
Definition
To do things that bother or annoy others, especially in a way that disturbs people or becomes a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnusəns/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /njˈuːsəns/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh NOO-suhns uhv
UK
MAYK nyOO-suhns ov
Listen in Context
Please don't make a nuisance of yourself at the party.
The children were starting to make a nuisance of themselves in the library.
Try not to make a nuisance of yourself when you visit.
He didn't mean to make a nuisance of himself, but he kept asking questions.