How to Pronounce "have an ear for"
expression
HAV-uhn-EER-for
HAV-uhn-EER-faw
Definition
To be naturally good at recognizing, understanding, or appreciating sounds, music, or nuances in something, especially language or accents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈiə/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-uhn-EER-for
UK
HAV-uhn-EER-faw
Listen in Context
She has an ear for music and learns new songs quickly.
Do you have an ear for languages?
He really has an ear for rhythm.
I've always had an ear for picking up accents.