How to Pronounce "half a mind"
expression
ˈhæf/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaɪnd
HAF-uh-MYND
hˈɑːf/ /æɪ/ /mˈaɪnd
HAAF-uh-MYND
Definition
If you have 'half a mind' to do something, you are considering doing it or feel tempted, but you have not fully decided.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæf/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaɪnd
British English
hˈɑːf/ /æɪ/ /mˈaɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAF-uh-MYND
UK
HAAF-uh-MYND
Listen in Context
I have half a mind to skip the meeting today.
She had half a mind to tell him the truth.
My brother has half a mind to move to another city.
Honestly, I've got half a mind to just walk out and quit.