How to Pronounce "tear your hair"
expression
TAIR yur HAIR
TAIR yaw HAIR
Definition
To show extreme worry, frustration, or anxiety, usually when you can't find a solution to a problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɛɹ
British English
teə/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAIR yur HAIR
UK
TAIR yaw HAIR
Listen in Context
I'm tearing my hair over this math homework.
She was tearing her hair trying to organize the party.
Don't tear your hair—we'll figure it out together.
I've been tearing my hair out over this report all night.