How to pronounce yearend
Say it like yir-END. Yearend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (END).
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- yir
- END
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yearend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of yearend
American and British speakers say yearend in essentially the same way: /ˌjɪˈrɛnd/ in the US and /ˌjɪˈrɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: yir-END.
What does yearend mean?
- The end of a year, especially a financial year.
Where does yearend come from?
Likely altered from year's end, from Middle English yeres ende, equivalent to year + end.
Words that rhyme with yearend
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yearend.
Questions about saying yearend
How do you pronounce yearend?
Say yir-END. The American pronunciation is /ˌjɪˈrɛnd/. In British English it is /ˌjɪˈrɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yearend?
Yearend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (END). Broken into parts: yir · END.
Do Americans and Brits say yearend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjɪˈrɛnd/ and the British form is /ˌjɪˈrɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.