How to Pronounce "hard of hearing"
expression
HARD-uv-HEER-ing
HAHD-ov-HEER-ing
Definition
Describes a person who cannot hear well, but is not completely deaf. It usually refers to partial hearing loss, often due to age or medical reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈhiɹɪŋ
British English
hˈɑːd/ /ˈɒv/ /hˈiəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARD-uv-HEER-ing
UK
HAHD-ov-HEER-ing
Listen in Context
My grandfather is hard of hearing and uses a hearing aid.
She is hard of hearing but can still talk on the phone.
People who are hard of hearing may read lips to understand better.
He’s been a bit hard of hearing since he got older.