How to Pronounce "dead inside"
expression
ˈdɛd/ /ˈɪnˌsaɪd/, /ˌɪnˈsaɪd
DED in-SYD
dˈɛd/ /ɪnˈsaɪd
DED in-SYD
Definition
This expression describes the feeling of having no emotions, motivation, or happiness left inside, often because of stress, disappointment, or emotional pain.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛd/ /ˈɪnˌsaɪd/, /ˌɪnˈsaɪd
British English
dˈɛd/ /ɪnˈsaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED in-SYD
UK
DED in-SYD
Listen in Context
After so many problems, I feel dead inside.
He smiled, but he looked dead inside.
Sometimes I just feel dead inside after a long day.
That movie was so sad, it left me feeling dead inside for hours.