How do native speakers pronounce "makeshift" in English?

In natural English speech, "makeshift" appears in contexts such as: "Makeshift memorial in". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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IPA/ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

Syllablesma·ke·shift

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noun

A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

“And I am not a model clergyman—only a decent makeshift.”

adjective

Made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.

“They used the ledge and a few branches for a makeshift shelter.”

Synonyms:jury-rigged extemporaneous

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