How to Pronounce "harebrained"
word
ˈhɛɹˌbɹeɪnd
HAIR-braynd
hˈeəbɹeɪnd
HAIR-braynd
Definition
Used to describe an idea, plan, or action that is foolish, silly, or unlikely to succeed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛɹˌbɹeɪnd
British English
hˈeəbɹeɪnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAIR-braynd
UK
HAIR-braynd
Listen in Context
He came up with a harebrained scheme to build a rocket in his backyard.
That was a harebrained idea.
Don't make any harebrained decisions.
His harebrained plan made everyone laugh at the meeting.