earnest

/ˈɜːrnɪst/

Syllables ear·nest

Stress EAR-nest

Phonics Breakdown

ear

/ɜːr/

r控元音

nest

/nɪst/

short i

Meaning

serious and sincere; showing deep commitment

Sound Reference

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ear=/ɜːr/(heard) + nest=/nɪst/(mist)

Example

She made an earnest effort to improve her English.