How to pronounce yapok
Say it like YAP-ahk. Yapok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAP).
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- YAP
- ahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yapok pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of yapok
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: YAP-ok.
What does yapok mean?
- The water opossum (Chironectes minimus).
Where does yapok come from?
Probably from the Oyapok River in French Guyana.
Questions about saying yapok
How do you pronounce yapok?
Say YAP-ahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæpɑk/. In British English it is /ˈjæpɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yapok?
Yapok has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAP). Broken into parts: YAP · ahk.
Is yapok pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈjæpɒk/ (YAP-ok).