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Words that rhyme with yearn

rhymes on -ern1 syllable

The best rhymes for “yearn” are learn, turn, earn and burn, with longer ones like return, concern and upturn. Below: 18 one-syllable rhymes, 12 longer words, 20 phrases and 80 near rhymes, most common first.

One-syllable rhymes for “yearn”

Words that end on the exact sound of “yearn” (-ern), from the stressed vowel on. Most common first.

Longer words that rhyme with “yearn”

Perfect rhymes of two or more syllables, for longer line endings.

Phrases that rhyme with “yearn”

Multi-word endings, for a whole line ending or a set-up rhyme.

Near rhymes for “yearn”

Slant rhymes: the same vowel sound with different consonants. Less exact, and often more natural in a song.

Questions about rhymes for “yearn”

What rhymes with yearn?
Learn, turn, earn, burn, stern and cern rhyme with yearn. Longer rhymes include return, concern, upturn and adjourn. Phrases that end on the same sound include “good turn”, “left turn” and “fast burn”.
How many syllables are in yearn?
Yearn has 1 syllable. The rhyme falls on the sound “-ern”.
What are near rhymes for yearn?
Near (slant) rhymes share the vowel sound but not every consonant: search, first, were, world, work and her. Songs use them all the time.

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