How to Pronounce "are you deaf"
expression
ARR-yoo-DEF
AIR-YOO-DEF
Definition
'Are you deaf?' is a direct and often rude way to ask someone if they heard you or are ignoring you. It literally asks if someone cannot hear, but is usually used to show frustration when someone does not respond.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹ/, /ɝ/ /ˈju/ /ˈdɛf
British English
ɛə/ /jˈuː/ /dˈɛf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ARR-yoo-DEF
UK
AIR-YOO-DEF
Listen in Context
Are you deaf? I called your name twice.
I said hello. Are you deaf?
Turn down the music! Are you deaf or what?
Dude, seriously, are you deaf? I’ve been trying to talk to you.