How to pronounce ayuh
Say it like ay-UH. Ayuh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UH).
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- ay
- UH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ayuh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- UHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ayuh
American and British speakers say ayuh in essentially the same way: /eɪˈʌ/ in the US and /eɪˈʌ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-UH.
What does ayuh mean?
- Yes; an expression of affirmation.
Where does ayuh come from?
Most likely from the insertion of an empty syllable at the beginning of yeah.
Words that rhyme with ayuh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ayuh.
Questions about saying ayuh
How do you pronounce ayuh?
Say ay-UH. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈʌ/. In British English it is /eɪˈʌ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ayuh?
Ayuh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UH). Broken into parts: ay · UH.
Do Americans and Brits say ayuh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈʌ/ and the British form is /eɪˈʌ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.