yearning

/ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/

Syllables yearn·ing

Stress YEARN-ing

Phonics Breakdown

yearn

/jɜːrn/

r-controlled

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

a deep longing or strong desire

Sound Reference

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yearn=/jɜːrn/(yearn) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

She felt a deep yearning for her hometown.