How to Pronounce “early”
word
/ˈɝɫi/
UR-lee
/ˈɜːli/
UR-lee
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɝɫi/
British English
/ˈɜːli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UR-lee
UK
UR-lee
Listen in Context
She always arrives early to work.
The early bus leaves at 6 a.m.
I woke up early to catch the sunrise.
If you leave early, you'll avoid the traffic.