How to pronounce yarmulkes
Say it like YAR-muhl-kus. Yarmulkes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR).
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- YAR
- muhl
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yarmulkes 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.
- muhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yarmulkes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAH-muhl-kus.
What does yarmulkes mean?
- plural of yarmulke How to pronounce yarmulke
Questions about saying yarmulkes
How do you pronounce yarmulkes?
Say YAR-muhl-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrˌmʌlkəs/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːˌmʌlkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yarmulkes?
Yarmulkes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR). Broken into parts: YAR · muhl · kus.
Is yarmulkes 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 /ˈjɑːˌmʌlkəs/ (YAH-muhl-kus).