How to pronounce earles
Say it like URLZ. Earles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- URLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of earles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URLZ.
What does earles mean?
- deposit (on a purchase, etc.)
- plural of earle
Where does earles come from?
From Scots arles, from Middle English erles, from Old French erres (modern French arrhes), from Latin arrha.
Questions about saying earles
How do you pronounce earles?
Say URLZ. The American pronunciation is /ɝlz/. In British English it is /ɜːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earles?
Earles is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: URLZ.
Is earles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɜːlz/ (URLZ).