How to Pronounce "an earful"
expression
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈiɹˌfəɫ
an EER-ful or n EER-ful
ˈɐn/ /ˈiəfəl
un EER-ful
Definition
When someone gives you 'an earful', they talk to you for a long time, usually angrily or to complain, criticize, or give a strong warning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈiɹˌfəɫ
British English
ˈɐn/ /ˈiəfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an EER-ful or n EER-ful
UK
un EER-ful
Listen in Context
My teacher gave me an earful for being late.
She got an earful from her mom after breaking the vase.
If you come home late again, you'll get an earful!
Wow, my boss really gave me an earful after that mistake.