How to pronounce yarn
Say it like YARN. Yarn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YARN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yarn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of yarn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHN.
What does yarn mean?
- the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events“his narration was hesitant”
- a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving
- tell or spin a yarn
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with yarn
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yarn.
Questions about saying yarn
How do you pronounce yarn?
Say YARN. The American pronunciation is /jɑrn/. In British English it is /jɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yarn?
Yarn is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YARN.
Is yarn 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 /jɑːn/ (YAHN).