How to pronounce yazoo
Say it like YAH-zoo. Yazoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAH).
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US American/ˈjɑˌzu/YAH-zoo
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- YAH
- zoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yazoo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does yazoo mean?
noun
- A tributary that runs parallel to a river (especially when separated by a natural levee).
Where does yazoo come from?
Named after the Yazoo River, a tributary of the Mississippi with this characteristic.
Questions about saying yazoo
How do you pronounce yazoo?
Say YAH-zoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑˌzu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yazoo?
Yazoo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAH). Broken into parts: YAH · zoo.