hearing impairment meaning

UK US /ˈhirɪŋ ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt/ 5 syllables

hearing impairment (noun): impairment of the sense of hearing.

Definition of hearing impairment

  1. impairment of the sense of hearing

    Synonyms: hearing disorder

    Type of: disability

    Kinds: deafness, conductive hearing loss, hyperacusis, sensorineural hearing loss

How to pronounce hearing impairment

hearing impairment is pronounced /ˈhirɪŋ ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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