To pronounce "yearned-for", say YEARN-edf-or — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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YEARN-edf-or
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"yearned-for" has 3 syllables: yearn-edf-or.
"Yearned-for" has 3 syllables: yearn · edf · or.
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