How to Pronounce "fall on deaf ears"
expression
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdɛf/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
FAWL on DEF eerz
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /dˈɛf/ /ˈiəz
FAWL on DEF ee-uhz
Definition
If something 'falls on deaf ears,' it means that advice, warnings, or requests are ignored or not listened to.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈdɛf/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
British English
fˈɔːl/ /ˈɒn/ /dˈɛf/ /ˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL on DEF eerz
UK
FAWL on DEF ee-uhz
Listen in Context
My warnings to him fell on deaf ears.
Her advice always falls on deaf ears at work.
Requests for change fell on deaf ears.
No matter how much I tried, my suggestions just fell on deaf ears.