How to Pronounce "stone deaf"
expression
ˈstoʊn/ /ˈdɛf
STONE-def
stˈəʊn/ /dˈɛf
STOHN-def
Definition
To be completely unable to hear anything at all. This phrase is a strong way to say someone can't hear, often because of age or illness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstoʊn/ /ˈdɛf
British English
stˈəʊn/ /dˈɛf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STONE-def
UK
STOHN-def
Listen in Context
My grandfather is stone deaf and cannot hear the phone ringing.
She became stone deaf after the illness.
The man is stone deaf and uses sign language to communicate.
I'm telling you, she's stone deaf—you have to shout if you want her attention.