Como Pronunciar "deaf and dumb"

expression

DEF and DUM

Definição

An old expression referring to someone who cannot hear (deaf) and cannot speak (dumb); now considered offensive and outdated. The preferred terms are 'deaf' or 'deaf and nonverbal'.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈdɛf/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈdəm

Inglês Britânico

dˈɛf/ /ˈænd/ /dˈʌm

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

DEF and DUM

Ouça em Contexto

He was called deaf and dumb as a child, but now people use more respectful words.

The phrase deaf and dumb is not polite and should be avoided.

Today, we say 'deaf' or 'deaf and nonverbal' instead of deaf and dumb.

Using deaf and dumb can really offend people in the Deaf community.