How to pronounce Yakima
Say it like YAK-ih-muh. Yakima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAK).
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- YAK
- ih
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yakima 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Yakima
American and British speakers say Yakima in essentially the same way: /ˈjækɪmə/ in the US and /ˈjækɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: YAK-ih-muh.
What does Yakima mean?
- A tributary of the Columbia River, Washington; in full, the Yakima River.
Questions about saying Yakima
How do you pronounce Yakima?
Say YAK-ih-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjækɪmə/. In British English it is /ˈjækɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yakima?
Yakima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAK). Broken into parts: YAK · ih · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say Yakima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjækɪmə/ and the British form is /ˈjækɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.