How to pronounce earners
Say it like UR-nerz. Earners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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US American/ˈɝnɚz/UR-nerz
UK British/ˈɜːnəz/UR-nuz
- UR
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earners pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of earners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-nuz.
What does earners mean?
noun
- plural of earner How to pronounce earner
Questions about saying earners
How do you pronounce earners?
Say UR-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɜːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earners?
Earners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · nerz.
Is earners 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 /ˈɜːnəz/ (UR-nuz).