How to Pronounce "jeer at"
expression
ˈdʒɪɹ/ /ˈæt
JEER-at
dʒˈiə/ /ˈæt
JEE-uh-at
Definition
To shout or speak in an unkind, mocking way toward someone; to make fun of them loudly, usually to embarrass or upset them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɪɹ/ /ˈæt
British English
dʒˈiə/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JEER-at
UK
JEE-uh-at
Listen in Context
The students jeered at the new teacher.
Some fans jeered at the referee’s decision.
People in the crowd began to jeer at the politician.
He tried to give his speech, but the audience just jeered at him the whole time.