How to Pronounce "turn a deaf ear"
expression
TURN uh DEF EER
TURN uh DEF EAR
Definition
To deliberately ignore what someone says or refuses to listen, especially when advice, warnings, or complaints are given.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɛf/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ
British English
tˈɜːn/ /æɪ/ /dˈɛf/ /ˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN uh DEF EER
UK
TURN uh DEF EAR
Listen in Context
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.