earnings

/ˈɜːrnɪŋz/

Syllables earn·ings

Stress EARN-ings

Phonics Breakdown

earn

/ɜːrn/

r控元音

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

s

/z/

plural z

Meaning

money that a person or company receives as income

Sound Reference

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earn=/ɜːrn/(learn) + ing=/ɪŋ/(working) + s=/z/(jobs)

Example

The company reported strong earnings this quarter.