How to Pronounce “deaf

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/ˈdɛf/
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/dˈɛf/
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IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈdɛf/

British English

/dˈɛf/

Simplified Pronunciation

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Listen in Context

He isn't ignoring you — he's deaf, so make sure he can see your face when you speak.

She works with deaf adults and teaches sign language.

I'm not completely deaf — I just didn't hear you over the music.

My grandfather is deaf in one ear.