How to pronounce learn

Say it like this: /lɝn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/lɝn/

British/lɜːn/

What does learn mean?

verbTo acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

“Every day I learn more about this great city.”

To attend a course or other educational activity.

“For, as he took delight to introduce me, I took delight to learn.”

To gain knowledge from a bad experience so as to improve.

“learn from one's mistakes”

nounThe act of learning something.

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