How to Pronounce Erne

To pronounce "erne", say ERN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɜːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɜːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “erne”

"erne" has 2 syllables: ern-e. It rhymes with discern and taciturn, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: earn, urn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does erne 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

Words that rhyme with erne

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discerntaciturnsternconcernspurnreturndernchurnturnyearnburnunconcern

Related words

erneaglesea-eagle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "erne"?▾

"Erne" has 2 syllables: ern · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "erne"?▾

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

What does "erne" mean?▾

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

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