How to Pronounce "make a mistake"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /mɪˈsteɪk
MAYK uh mi-STAYK
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mɪstˈeɪk
MAYK uh mist-AYK
Definition
To do something incorrectly or not as planned; to be wrong about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /mɪˈsteɪk
British English
mˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /mɪstˈeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK uh mi-STAYK
UK
MAYK uh mist-AYK
Listen in Context
It's okay to make a mistake in class.
If you make a mistake, just try again.
Everyone makes mistakes sometimes.
I definitely made a mistake ordering that spicy dish.