How to pronounce yeasayer
Say it like YAY-say-er. Yeasayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAY).
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- YAY
- say
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yeasayer 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.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of yeasayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAY-say-uh.
What does yeasayer mean?
- One whose attitude is positive, optimistic, confidently affirmative.
Where does yeasayer come from?
From yeasay + -er. By analogy with naysayer.
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Questions about saying yeasayer
How do you pronounce yeasayer?
Say YAY-say-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈjeɪˌseɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjeɪˌseɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yeasayer?
Yeasayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAY). Broken into parts: YAY · say · er.
Is yeasayer 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 /ˈjeɪˌseɪə/ (YAY-say-uh).