To pronounce "ernie", say ERN-ie — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ernie
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"ernie" has 2 syllables: ern-ie. It rhymes with journey and attorney, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: earney, erney, erny — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ernie" has 2 syllables: ern · ie.
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