earn
PronouncedERN
verbTo get money for doing work.
verbTo get something good because you have worked hard or deserve it.
verbTo make someone get a reward or payment.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: EAR says “er” (earth)
Sound“er”·/ɜːr/
EAR can make the “er” sound (like 'er' in 'her'), as in 'earth' and 'learn'.
EAR sometimes says “er” (the same sound as ER, IR, UR): earth, early, learn, earn, heard, search, pearl.
Tip
Learn about the earth — earth, early, learn!
Examples
Phonics Rule: Letter N
Sound“n”·/n/
The letter N makes the /n/ sound, like in 'net', 'nap', and 'nut'. The tongue tip touches behind the upper teeth.
N is a voiced alveolar nasal — the tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth while voice hums through the nose. It is one of the most common consonants in English.
Tip
N hums through the nose — say /n/ and feel the buzz!
Examples
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