American English
/jɔɹ/
One syllable.
Belonging to, connected with, or done by the person or people being spoken to; used before the word for a person or thing.
“Your” is pronounced “yor” (/jɔɹ/) when you say it alone or emphasize it, but in natural connected speech it is often reduced to “yer” (/jɚ/).
Belonging to, connected with, or done by the person or people being spoken to; used before the word for a person or thing.
Is this your phone?
Your ideas are very helpful.
Your comes before a person or thing word; use yours when that word is not repeated. Do not confuse your with you're (= you are).
your name · your phone number · your family · your job
your + singular noun
your + plural noun
without help or without another person
Can you do it on your own?
as fast or as slowly as you choose
Learn at your own pace.
because it will help or protect you
I'm telling you this for your own good.