English Expression · Intermediate
wooden ear
Tone-deafness of any kind
Pronunciation: say wooden ear
Meaning
Tone-deafness of any kind.
Example
have a wooden ear
have a wooden ear
Practice tips
- Practice wooden ear out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.