How to Pronounce "yearned"
word
ˈjɝnd
YURND
jˈɜːnd
YURND
Definition
To strongly want or miss something or someone, often with a feeling of sadness or longing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɝnd
British English
jˈɜːnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YURND
UK
YURND
Listen in Context
She yearned for her family when she moved abroad.
He yearned to see the mountains again.
As a child, she yearned for adventure.
For years, he yearned for a place to call home.