How to Pronounce "laugh in your face"
expression
LAF in yor FAYS
LARF in YAW FAYS
Definition
To mock or show disrespect to someone directly, making it clear you do not take them seriously, especially when they are upset or serious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæf/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfeɪs
British English
lˈɑːf/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAF in yor FAYS
UK
LARF in YAW FAYS
Listen in Context
It hurts when people laugh in your face.
The bullies laughed in his face at school.
Don't laugh in her face; she worked very hard.
I tried to explain my idea, but my boss just laughed in my face.