How to pronounce earnings
Say it like UR-ningz. Earnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earnings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of earnings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-ningz.
What does earnings mean?
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- something that remunerates“wages were paid by check”“he wasted his pay on drink”
Where does earnings come from?
From earning + -s.
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Questions about saying earnings
How do you pronounce earnings?
Say UR-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈɜːnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earnings?
Earnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · ningz.
Is earnings 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 /ˈɜːnɪŋz/ (UR-ningz).