Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cern

/sɝn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.92 in modern English

Syllables: cern
IPA: /sɝn/

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

the European Council for Nuclear Research

Example Sentences

"And Italian scientists at CERN in Geneva are undertaking a similar experiment to help establish the range of the hypothetical new force."

Etymology

From the French acronym.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /sɝn/

Rhymes With

turn return learn concern burn earn stern byrne fern urn discern kern

Questions

How do you pronounce cern?: The recorded pronunciation is /sɝn/.
What does cern mean?: the European Council for Nuclear Research
Where does cern come from?: From the French acronym.

How to pronounce cern

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