How to pronounce yawp
Say it like YAWP. Yawp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- YAWP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yawp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAWPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of yawp
American and British speakers say yawp in essentially the same way: /jɔp/ in the US and /jɔːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: YAWP.
What does yawp mean?
- To yelp, or utter a sharp cry, as in intense pain, or another raucous noise.
- To talk loudly and coarsely.
- To clamor, to utter loud complaints.
- A yelp or bark.
- Loud or coarse talk.
Where does yawp come from?
From Middle English yolpen, of imitative origin.
Questions about saying yawp
How do you pronounce yawp?
Say YAWP. The American pronunciation is /jɔp/. In British English it is /jɔːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yawp?
Yawp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YAWP.
Do Americans and Brits say yawp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jɔp/ and the British form is /jɔːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.