How to pronounce yak
Say it like YAK. Yak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of yak
American and British speakers say yak in essentially the same way: /jæk/ in the US and /jæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: YAK.
What does yak mean?
- An ox-like mammal native to the Himalayas, Mongolia, Myanmar, and Tibet with dark, long, and silky hair, a horse-like tail, and a full, bushy mane.
- A talk, particular an informal talk; chattering; gossip.
- A laugh.
- Vomit.
- To talk, particularly informally but persistently; to chatter or prattle.
- To vomit, usually as a result of excessive alcohol consumption.
Where does yak come from?
Borrowed from Tibetan གཡག (g.yag).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with yak
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Questions about saying yak
How do you pronounce yak?
Say YAK. The American pronunciation is /jæk/. In British English it is /jæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yak?
Yak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YAK.
Do Americans and Brits say yak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jæk/ and the British form is /jæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.