yearn

How to Split "yearn" into Syllables

The word yearn is divided into 1 syllables: yearn. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• yearn — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of yearn:

• IPA: /jɜːn/

📖 Definitions

1. yearn (third-person singular simple present yearns, present participle yearning, simple past and past participle yearned or (rare) yearnt)
2. A strong desire or longing; a yearning, a yen.

📚 Word Origin & History

The verb is derived from Middle English yernen, yern (“to express or feel desire; to desire, long or wish for; to lust after; to ask or demand for”) [and other forms], from Old English ġeornan (“to desire, yearn; to beg”) [and other forms], from Proto-West Germanic *girnijan (“to be eager for, desire”), from Proto-Germanic *girnijaną (“to desire, want”), from *gernaz (“eager, willing”) (from Proto-Indo-European *gʰer- (“to yearn for”)) + *-janą (suffix forming factiti...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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