How to pronounce yearling
Say it like YUR-ling. Yearling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUR).
- YUR
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yearling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of yearling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YUR-ling.
Other ways to say yearling
Yearling also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- YIL-ing /ˈjɪlɪŋ/
What does yearling mean?
- An animal that is between one and two years old; one that is in its second year (but not yet two full years old).“a yearling lamb”
- A racehorse that is considered to be one year old until a subsequent January 1st.
- A sophomore at West Point military academy.
Where does yearling come from?
From Middle English yerling, yerlyng, equivalent to year + -ling.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with yearling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yearling.
Questions about saying yearling
How do you pronounce yearling?
Say YUR-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɝlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈjɜːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yearling?
Yearling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUR). Broken into parts: YUR · ling.
Is yearling 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 /ˈjɜːlɪŋ/ (YUR-ling).