How to pronounce yakalo
Say it like YAK-uh-loh. Yakalo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAK).
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- YAK
- uh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yakalo 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of yakalo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YAK-uh-loh.
What does yakalo mean?
- A hybrid cross of a yak (Bos grunniens) and an American bison (Bison bison).
Where does yakalo come from?
Blend of yak + buffalo.
Questions about saying yakalo
How do you pronounce yakalo?
Say YAK-uh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjækəloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈjækələʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yakalo?
Yakalo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAK). Broken into parts: YAK · uh · loh.
Is yakalo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈjækələʊ/ (YAK-uh-loh).