How to Pronounce Earned

To pronounce "earned", say EARN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɝnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɝnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “earned”

"earned" has 2 syllables: earn-ed. It rhymes with unconcerned and discerned, if that helps it stick.

What does earned mean?

verb

  1. To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

    “You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.”

  2. To receive payment for work.

    “He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO.  My bank account is only earning one percent interest.”

verb

  1. To curdle, as milk.

verb

  1. To long; to yearn.
  2. To grieve.

Synonyms

generatemakerenderyielddeservegarnermeritwin

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Words that rhyme with earned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unconcerneddiscernedconcernedspurnedburnedturnedunearnedreturnedadjournedchurnedinternedsunburned

Related words

attainedmeritedaccomplishedaccrualsaccruedaccumulatedachievedachievements

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "earned"?▾

"Earned" has 2 syllables: earn · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "earned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "earned" is /ɝnd/.

What does "earned" mean?▾

Earned: To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.

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