How do you pronounce "yarns"?

In American English: /ˈjɑːrnz/ (YAHRNZ). In British English: /jˈɑːnz/ (Y). In Canadian English: /ˈjɑːrnz/ (YAHRNZ). In Australian English: /jˈɑːnz/ (Y).

Is "yarns" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɑːrnz/ (YAHRNZ), while in British English it's /jˈɑːnz/ (Y).

How to Pronounce "yarns"

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yarns

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/ˈjɑːrnz/

YAHRNZ

Syllable Breakdown

jɑːrnzyarns

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