How to pronounce earned
Say it like URND. Earned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- URND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of earned
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URND.
What does earned mean?
- gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action“a well-earned reputation for honesty”“earned income”
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Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with earned
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Questions about saying earned
How do you pronounce earned?
Say URND. The American pronunciation is /ɝnd/. In British English it is /ɜːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earned?
Earned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: URND.
Is earned 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 /ɜːnd/ (URND).