How to Pronounce Yearned

To pronounce "yearned", say YEARN-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

YEARN-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “yearned”

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

What does yearned mean?

verb

  1. To long, have a strong desire (for something).

    “All I yearn for is a simple life.”

  2. To long for something in the past with melancholy, nostalgically.

verb

  1. To curdle, as milk.

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Words that rhyme with yearned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unconcerneddiscernedconcernedspurnedburnedturnedunearnedreturnedearnedadjournedchurnedinterned

Related words

hankerachelanguishlongyenpineachedaspired

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yearned"?▾

"Yearned" has 2 syllables: yearn · ed.

What does "yearned" mean?▾

Yearned: To long, have a strong desire (for something).

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