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.