How to Pronounce "half a brain"
expression
ˈhæf/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪn
HAF-uh-BRAYN
hˈɑːf/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪn
HAA-fuh-BRAYN
Definition
'Half a brain' is an informal and sometimes humorous way to say someone is not very smart or is making a foolish mistake.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæf/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹeɪn
British English
hˈɑːf/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈeɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAF-uh-BRAYN
UK
HAA-fuh-BRAYN
Listen in Context
Anyone with half a brain can solve this puzzle.
He acted like he didn't have half a brain.
Do you have half a brain or what?
Seriously, it doesn't take half a brain to see what's wrong here.