How to Pronounce Yearnings

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

YEARN-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “yearnings”

"yearnings" has 2 syllables: yearn-ings. It rhymes with earnings and turnings, if that helps it stick.

What does yearnings mean?

noun

  1. A wistful or melancholy longing.

    “She had a yearning to see her long-lost sister again.”

noun

  1. Rennet (an enzyme to curdle milk in order to make cheese).

Words that rhyme with yearnings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

earningsturningsburnings

Related words

wistfullongingsadambitionsaspirationsdesireshopesvisions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yearnings"?▾

"Yearnings" has 2 syllables: yearn · ings.

What does "yearnings" mean?▾

Yearnings: A wistful or melancholy longing.

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