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.