How to Pronounce "deafening"
word
ˈdɛfənɪŋ/, /ˈdɛfnɪŋ
DEF-uh-ning
dˈɛfənɪŋ
DEF-uh-ning
Definition
So loud that it is almost impossible to hear anything else; extremely loud. Sometimes also used to describe complete silence that feels intense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛfənɪŋ/, /ˈdɛfnɪŋ
British English
dˈɛfənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEF-uh-ning
UK
DEF-uh-ning
Listen in Context
The music at the concert was deafening.
The crowd's deafening cheers filled the stadium.
There was a deafening noise when the building collapsed.
Suddenly, the room fell into a deafening silence.