How to pronounce yaoi
Say it like YOW-ee. Yaoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce yaoi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOW
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yaoi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yaoi
American and British speakers say yaoi in essentially the same way: /ˈjaʊi/ in the US and /ˈjaʊi/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOW-ee.
What does yaoi mean?
- A narrative or visual work featuring a romantic or sexual relationship between two or more men.
- A form of hentai involving two or more men in a gay relationship.
Questions about saying yaoi
How do you pronounce yaoi?
Say YOW-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjaʊi/. In British English it is /ˈjaʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yaoi?
Yaoi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOW). Broken into parts: YOW · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say yaoi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjaʊi/ and the British form is /ˈjaʊi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.