How to Pronounce Ern

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

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Letters

/ɜːn/

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What does ern mean?

noun

  1. A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
  2. An eagle.

    “the bald earn”

Synonyms

sea eaglewhite-tailed eagle

Related words

erneerinrnacourseover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ern"?▾

"Ern" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ern" is /ɜːn/.

What does "ern" mean?▾

Ern: A sea eagle (Haliaeetus), especially the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)

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