How to Pronounce Urn

To pronounce "urn", say URN — 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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💡 Tip for remembering “urn”

"urn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with discern and taciturn, if that helps it stick.

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

What does urn mean?

noun

  1. A vase with a footed base.
  2. A metal vessel for serving tea or coffee.

verb

  1. To place in an urn.

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Words that rhyme with urn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discerntaciturnsternconcernspurnreturndernchurnturnyearnburnunconcern

Related words

jarsamovarashvasecinerarycinderossuariumossuary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "urn"?▾

"Urn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "urn"?▾

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

What does "urn" mean?▾

Urn: A vase with a footed base.

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