How to Pronounce Learned

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

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Letters

/ˈlɜːnɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “learned”

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

What does learned mean?

adjective

  1. Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.
  2. A courteous description used in various ways to refer to lawyers or judges, including:

Synonyms

brainyeducatederuditeknowledgeablescholarly

Antonyms

ignorantstupidthickuneducated

Words that rhyme with learned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unconcerneddiscernedconcernedspurnedburnedturnedunearnedreturnedearnedadjournedchurnedinterned

Related words

eruditewell-readknowledgeableknowingenlightenedwell-educatedscholarlyconditioned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "learned"?▾

"Learned" has 2 syllables: learn · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "learned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "learned" is /ˈlɜːnɪd/.

What does "learned" mean?▾

Learned: Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

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