How to pronounce yashmak
Say it like YASH-mak. Yashmak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YASH).
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- YASH
- mak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yashmak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- makKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of yashmak
American and British speakers say yashmak in essentially the same way: /ˈjæʃmæk/ in the US and /ˈjæʃmæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: YASH-mak.
What does yashmak mean?
- A veil worn by Muslim women to cover parts of the face when they are in public.
Where does yashmak come from?
From Turkish yaşmak.
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Questions about saying yashmak
How do you pronounce yashmak?
Say YASH-mak. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæʃmæk/. In British English it is /ˈjæʃmæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yashmak?
Yashmak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YASH). Broken into parts: YASH · mak.
Do Americans and Brits say yashmak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjæʃmæk/ and the British form is /ˈjæʃmæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.