How to pronounce earnt
Say it like URNT. Earnt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- URNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earnt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of earnt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URNT.
What does earnt mean?
- simple past and past participle of earn How to pronounce earn
Where does earnt come from?
From earn + -t.
Words that rhyme with earnt
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Questions about saying earnt
How do you pronounce earnt?
Say URNT. The American pronunciation is /ɝnt/. In British English it is /ɜːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earnt?
Earnt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: URNT.
Is earnt 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 /ɜːnt/ (URNT).