How to Pronounce Earl

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

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Letters

/ɜːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “earl”

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

Sounds exactly like: earle, erl, earll — easy to mix up when writing.

What does earl mean?

noun

  1. (nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.
  2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called counts and viscounts.

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Words that rhyme with earl

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hurlwhirlpearlgirlwhorltwirlcurlburlswirlunfurlcowgirlshirl

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earl"?▾

"Earl" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "earl"?▾

The IPA transcription of "earl" is /ɜːl/.

What does "earl" mean?▾

Earl: (nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

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