yer
What is another word for yer? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A hard or soft sign letter (ъ or ь) in Cyrillic alphabets, once representing very short vowel sounds in old Slavic languages.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian names for these two letters, "ер" and "ерь".
Full origin of yer →Frequently asked questions
What does “yer” mean?
The word “yer” means a hard or soft sign letter (ъ or ь) in Cyrillic alphabets, once representing very short vowel sounds in old Slavic languages. In plain terms, a linguistic term for the ъ/ь letters and the short vowel sounds they used to represent in Slavic languages.
How do you pronounce “yer”?
“Yer” is pronounced yur (/jɝ/ in IPA).
How do you use “yer” in a sentence?
Here is “yer” used in a sentence: “Linguists use the term "yer" to describe these historical ultra-short vowels in Old Church Slavonic.”
What part of speech is “yer”?
“Yer” is a noun.
Where does the word “yer” come from?
The word “yer” comes from Russian. Borrowed from Russian names for these two letters, "ер" and "ерь".
Is “yer” a common word?
“Yer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
