How to Pronounce Earth

To pronounce "earth", say EARTH — one syllable, IPA /ɜːθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɜːθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “earth”

"earth" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with mirth and berth, if that helps it stick.

What does earth mean?

proper noun

  1. The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.
  2. The personification of the Earth or earth, as a fertile woman or goddess.

noun

  1. Soil.

    “This is good earth for growing potatoes.”

  2. Any general rock-based material.

    “She sighed when the plane's wheels finally touched earth.”

verb

  1. To connect electrically to the earth.

    “That noise is because the amplifier is not properly earthed.”

  2. To bury.

Synonyms

Mother EarthSol IIITerraglobeworldMiddle EarthMidgardground

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Words that rhyme with earth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mirthberthdearthrebirthunearthbirthgirthchildbirthfurth

Related words

groundlandglobeworldearthling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earth"?▾

"Earth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "earth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "earth" is /ɜːθ/.

What does "earth" mean?▾

Earth: The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

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