How to pronounce yazh
Say it like YAR. Yazh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/jɑr/YAR
UK British/jɑː/YAH
- YAR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yazh 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.
American vs British pronunciation of yazh
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAH.
What does yazh mean?
noun
- A fretless harp of ancient Tamil origin, with a variable number of gut strings, characterized by a boat-shaped resonator.
Words that rhyme with yazh
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Questions about saying yazh
How do you pronounce yazh?
Say YAR. The American pronunciation is /jɑr/. In British English it is /jɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yazh?
Yazh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: YAR.
Is yazh 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 /jɑː/ (YAH).