How to pronounce yanno
Say it like yuh-NOH. Yanno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- yuh
- NOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yanno pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of yanno
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yuh-NOH.
What does yanno mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of you know, representing US English.
Words that rhyme with yanno
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yanno.
Words that sound like yanno
- y'know
Questions about saying yanno
How do you pronounce yanno?
Say yuh-NOH. The American pronunciation is /jəˈnoʊ/. In British English it is /jəˈnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yanno?
Yanno has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: yuh · NOH.
Is yanno 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 /jəˈnəʊ/ (yuh-NOH).
What words sound the same as yanno?
Yanno sounds the same as y'know in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.