How to pronounce yarl
Say it like YARL. Yarl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YARL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yarl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of yarl
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHL.
What does yarl mean?
- A deep, guttural vocal style with affected pronunciation, characteristic of male grunge and postgrunge singers of the 1990s and early 2000s.
- To sing in this manner.
Where does yarl come from?
Presumably onomatopoeic.
Words that rhyme with yarl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yarl.
Questions about saying yarl
How do you pronounce yarl?
Say YARL. The American pronunciation is /jɑrl/. In British English it is /jɑːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yarl?
Yarl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YARL.
Is yarl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /jɑːl/ (YAHL).