How to pronounce learnt
Say it like LURNT. Learnt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/lɝnt/LURNT
UK British/lɜːnt/LURNT
- LURNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Learnt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LURNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of learnt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LURNT.
What does learnt mean?
verb
- simple past of learn How to pronounce learn“I learnt so many things in this school.”
- past participle of learn How to pronounce learn“She has learnt to adapt to the changes quickly.”
Where does learnt come from?
From Middle English lernd, lernde, equivalent to learn + -t.
Words that rhyme with learnt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of learnt.
Questions about saying learnt
How do you pronounce learnt?
Say LURNT. The American pronunciation is /lɝnt/. In British English it is /lɜːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in learnt?
Learnt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LURNT.
Is learnt 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 /lɜːnt/ (LURNT).