To pronounce "stone-deaf", say STON-ed-eaf — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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STON-ed-eaf
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"stone-deaf" has 3 syllables: ston-ed-eaf. It rhymes with tone-deaf, if that helps it stick.
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"Stone-deaf" has 3 syllables: ston · ed · eaf.
Stone-deaf: Completely deaf.
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