How to pronounce yage
Say it like YAH-hay. Yage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAH).
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US American/ˈjɑheɪ/YAH-hay
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- YAH
- hay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does yage mean?
noun
- Ayahuasca.
Where does yage come from?
Borrowed from Spanish yagé, from Cofán yagé or yajé.
Questions about saying yage
How do you pronounce yage?
Say YAH-hay. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑheɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yage?
Yage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAH). Broken into parts: YAH · hay.