How to Pronounce "ern"
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ɜːn
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ɜːn
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Definition
An old or poetic word for a sea eagle, especially the white-tailed eagle. Rarely used in modern English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɜːn
British English
ɜːn
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
The ern lives near the sea cliffs.
An ern is a large bird of prey.
People once believed the ern was a symbol of power.
In old poems, you might see the word 'ern' instead of 'eagle'.