How to pronounce yayo
Say it like YAY-oh. Yayo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAY).
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- YAY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yayo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of yayo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YAY-oh.
What does yayo mean?
- cocaine
Where does yayo come from?
From Spanish llello.
Words that rhyme with yayo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yayo.
Questions about saying yayo
How do you pronounce yayo?
Say YAY-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjeɪoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈjeɪəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yayo?
Yayo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAY). Broken into parts: YAY · oh.
Is yayo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈjeɪəʊ/ (YAY-oh).