How to Pronounce Yer

To pronounce "yer", say YER — one syllable, IPA /jə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/jə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yer”

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

What does yer mean?

adverb

  1. Pronunciation spelling of yeah, yes.

pronoun

  1. (object pronoun) The people spoken, or written to, as an object.

    “Both of you should get ready now.”

  2. (reflexive pronoun) (To) yourselves, (to) yourself.

Synonyms

theeyeonepeoplethemthey

Words that rhyme with yer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

blessavehonerwotfersahamekanalan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yer"?▾

"Yer" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yer" is /jə(ɹ)/.

What does "yer" mean?▾

Yer: Pronunciation spelling of yeah, yes.

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