How to Pronounce "make an exhibition of"
expression
MAYK an ek-suh-BISH-uhn uhv
MAYK un eks-ib-ISH-uhn ov
Definition
To act in a way that embarrasses yourself in public, often by doing something foolish or attention-seeking.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˌɛksəˈbɪʃən/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈɐn/ /ɛksɪbˈɪʃən/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK an ek-suh-BISH-uhn uhv
UK
MAYK un eks-ib-ISH-uhn ov
Listen in Context
Don't make an exhibition of yourself at the party.
He made an exhibition of himself by yelling at the waiter.
She doesn't want to make an exhibition of herself in front of her friends.
I really made an exhibition of myself at karaoke last night.