How to Pronounce "were"
word
/ˈwɝ/
wur
/wˈɜː/
wur
Definition
The past tense of 'be' used with you, we, they, and plural nouns. It indicates a state or condition in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɝ/
British English
/wˈɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
wur
UK
wur
Listen in Context
You were very kind yesterday.
They were at the park this morning.
We were happy with the results.
If I were you, I would take the job.