How to pronounce yearnings
Say it like YUR-ningz. Yearnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUR).
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US American/ˈjɝnɪŋz/YUR-ningz
UK British/ˈjɜːnɪŋz/YUR-ningz
- YUR
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yearnings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of yearnings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YUR-ningz.
What does yearnings mean?
noun
- plural of yearning How to pronounce yearning
Questions about saying yearnings
How do you pronounce yearnings?
Say YUR-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɝnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈjɜːnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yearnings?
Yearnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUR). Broken into parts: YUR · ningz.
Is yearnings 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 /ˈjɜːnɪŋz/ (YUR-ningz).