Como Pronunciar "turn a deaf ear"
expression
TURN uh DEF EER
TURN uh DEF EAR
Definição
To deliberately ignore what someone says or refuses to listen, especially when advice, warnings, or complaints are given.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈtɝn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɛf/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ
Inglês Britânico
tˈɜːn/ /æɪ/ /dˈɛf/ /ˈiə
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TURN uh DEF EER
UK
TURN uh DEF EAR
Ouça em Contexto
Whenever people warn him about his habits, he turns a deaf ear.
She turned a deaf ear to her friend's advice.
The manager turned a deaf ear to the complaints of employees.
Parents often turn a deaf ear when kids beg for more screen time.