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How to pronounce “yearning”
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Pronunciation guide for yearning
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of yearning with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- A Bold New Chapter for TED
this intense yearning for a better
- Definition summary
- A wistful or melancholy longing.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce yearning
A Bold New Chapter for TED

this intense yearning for a better
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “yearning”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A wistful or melancholy longing.
- [Verb]
- present participle and gerund of yearn
Practice Nearby Words
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