How to Pronounce "make your mark"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmɑɹk
MAYK-yor-MARK or MAYK-yer-MARK
mˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈɑːk
MAYK-yaw-MAHK
Definition
To achieve something significant or memorable so that people remember you; to have a lasting impact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmɑɹk
British English
mˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-yor-MARK or MAYK-yer-MARK
UK
MAYK-yaw-MAHK
Listen in Context
She wants to make her mark in the art world.
Many athletes hope to make their mark at the Olympics.
The teacher encouraged every student to make their mark.
If you want to make your mark, you have to take risks.