How to pronounce yarmulke
Say it like YAR-mul-kuh. Yarmulke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR).
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- YAR
- mul
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yarmulke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yarmulke
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAH-mul-kuh.
What does yarmulke mean?
- A skullcap worn by religious Jewish males (especially during prayer).
Questions about saying yarmulke
How do you pronounce yarmulke?
Say YAR-mul-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrməlkə/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːməlkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yarmulke?
Yarmulke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR). Broken into parts: YAR · mul · kuh.
Is yarmulke 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 /ˈjɑːməlkə/ (YAH-mul-kuh).