How to pronounce makeover
Say it like MAK-oh-ver. Makeover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makeover pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of makeover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAK-oh-vuh.
What does makeover mean?
- A major change in the use of something, or in the appearance of something or someone; a radical transformation.“This room is a mess; it needs a makeover.”
Questions about saying makeover
How do you pronounce makeover?
Say MAK-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæˌkoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmæˌkəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makeover?
Makeover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · oh · ver.
Is makeover pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmæˌkəʊvə/ (MAK-oh-vuh).