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How to pronounce learn

/lɜːn/ British English

LURN

1 beat (syllable).

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LEERN

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LURN

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ear sounds like ur: LURN.

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How do you pronounce learn?

In British English, learn is pronounced /lɜːn/. Say it like this: LURN. ear sounds like ur: LURN.

How many syllables are in learn?

When you say it, learn has 1 syllable: LURN.

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