How to Pronounce "won't hear of"
expression
ˈwoʊnt/ /ˈhiɹ/ /ˈəv
WOHNT-heer-uhv
wəʊnt/ /hˈiə/ /ˈɒv
WUHNT-HEE-uh-ov
Definition
To refuse to even consider an idea or suggestion; to strongly reject something as an option.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwoʊnt/ /ˈhiɹ/ /ˈəv
British English
wəʊnt/ /hˈiə/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WOHNT-heer-uhv
UK
WUHNT-HEE-uh-ov
Listen in Context
My dad won't hear of us getting a dog.
She won't hear of taking a break from work.
I offered to pay, but he won't hear of it.
Trust me, Mom won't hear of you skipping dinner tonight.