English pronunciation · Words Starting with Y
Year Pronunciation
Year is pronounced YIR, IPA /ˈjɪr/.
YIR
US /ˈjɪr/ · UK /ˈjiə/
Syllables: YIR (1 syllable)
noun: A period of twelve months.
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Year in a Sentence
- The year ended badly for the company.
- She has lived here a year.
- Next year the festival moves to June.
Common Mispronunciations of Year
Not YEE-ar
The vowel slides into the r inside one beat, so nothing is said in the middle.
Not EAR
The y at the front is a real sound, with the tongue starting high and close before the vowel.
Tip: Year and ear are separated by that y alone, which learners often leave off.
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