How do you pronounce "yearning"?

In American English: /ˈjɝːnɪŋ/ (YURN-ing). In British English: /jˈɜːnɪŋ/ (Y-ɜn). In Canadian English: /ˈjɝːnɪŋ/ (YURN-ing). In Australian English: /jˈɜːnɪŋ/ (Y-ɜn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɝːnɪŋ/ (YURN-ing), while in British English it's /jˈɜːnɪŋ/ (Y-ɜn).

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yearning

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/ˈjɝːnɪŋ/

YURN-ing

Syllable Breakdown

jɝːnyearn·ɪŋing

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