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How to pronounce “deaf

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Pronunciation guide for deaf

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of deaf with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Nyle DimarcoHe was the only deaf contestant on the show,
Definition summary
Unable (or partially able) to hear.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce deaf

Nyle Dimarco

He was the only deaf contestant on the show,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “deaf

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Unable (or partially able) to hear.
  • Unwilling to listen or be persuaded; determinedly inattentive.
  • Of or relating to the community of deaf people.
  • (obsolete) Obscurely heard; stifled; deadened.
  • (obsolete, UK, dialect) Decayed; tasteless; useless.
  • [Noun]
  • (nonstandard, rare) A deaf person.
  • [Verb]
  • (obsolete, transitive) To deafen.

Practice Nearby Words

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