How to Pronounce "make an ass of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈæs/ /ˈəv
MAYK an ASS-uhv
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /æs/ /ˈɒv
MAYK un ASS-ov
Definition
To behave in a way that makes yourself look foolish or ridiculous in front of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈæs/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /æs/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK an ASS-uhv
UK
MAYK un ASS-ov
Listen in Context
He made an ass of himself by forgetting his speech.
Don't make an ass of yourself at the meeting.
I didn't want to make an ass of myself in front of my friends.
Every time he drinks too much, he makes an ass of himself.