How to Pronounce "preach to deaf ears"
expression
PREECH tuh DEF EERZ
pREECH too DEF EE-uhz
Definition
To give advice, warnings, or explanations to people who ignore you or refuse to listen. Your words or efforts are wasted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹitʃ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdɛf/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
British English
pɹˈiːtʃ/ /tˈuː/ /dˈɛf/ /ˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PREECH tuh DEF EERZ
UK
pREECH too DEF EE-uhz
Listen in Context
I always feel like I preach to deaf ears when I talk to my brother about studying.
Giving advice to teenagers sometimes feels like you preach to deaf ears.
The teacher's warnings were like preaching to deaf ears; the class didn't listen.
No matter what I say about healthy eating, it's like I'm preaching to deaf ears at home.