yearn

/jɜːn/

Syllables yearn

Stress YEARN

Phonics Breakdown

y

/j/

y as vowel

ear

/ɜː/

r控元音

n

/n/

n consonant

Meaning

to have a strong longing or desire

Sound Reference

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y=/j/(yes) + ear=/ɜː/(learn) + n=/n/(no)

Example

She yearns for a chance to travel abroad.