How to Pronounce "give an earful"
expression
GIV-uhn-EER-ful
giv-uh-NEER-fuhl
Definition
To speak angrily to someone and criticize them a lot, usually because they did something wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈiɹˌfəɫ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈiəfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-uhn-EER-ful
UK
giv-uh-NEER-fuhl
Listen in Context
My mom gave me an earful when I broke her vase.
The teacher gave him an earful for being late to class.
If you mess up again, the boss will give you an earful.
Wow, Dad gave me an earful about my grades last night.